# Otto IV - King of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/otto-iv
Reign: 1198–1215
Born-Died: 1175 - 1218
Dynasty: Welfs
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_IV,_Holy_Roman_Emperor

The only Welf emperor, whose power collapsed after defeat at Bouvines in 1214.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Philip of Swabia](https://germany-history.com/rulers/philip-of-swabia)
- Succeeded by: [Frederick II](https://germany-history.com/rulers/frederick-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1198 - [Double Election of 1198](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1198-double-election-of-1198)
- 1200 - [The Nibelungenlied](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1200-the-nibelungenlied)
- 1214 - [Battle of Bouvines](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1214-battle-of-bouvines)