Which dynasty did Otto IV belong to?
Carolingian dynasty
Ottonian dynasty
Salian dynasty
Welf dynasty
Answer
The Welf dynasty is a German noble family that ruled several German duchies in the Middle Ages. They are best known for their role in the Investiture Controversy, which was a conflict between the pope and the Holy Roman Emperor over who had the right to appoint bishops. Otto IV was a member of the Welf dynasty and he was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1209.
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