Agnes of Loon (1150–1191), was a duchess consort of Bavaria, married to Otto I of Wittelsbach, Duke of Bavaria.[1] She was regent of Bavaria during the minority of her son, Louis I, Duke of Bavaria, from 1183 to 1191.
Agnes of Loon | |
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Born | 1150 |
Died | 1191 |
Noble family | House of Loon |
Spouse(s) | Otto I of Wittelsbach, Duke of Bavaria |
Issue Detail | |
Father | Louis I, Count of Loon |
Mother | Agnes of Metz |
She was the daughter of Louis I, Count of Loon, and Agnes of Metz.
She was regent of Bavaria during the minority of her son, Louis I, Duke of Bavaria, from 1183 to 1191. Agnes was described as a forceful regent, who managed to secure the inheritance of her son.
Agnes was a patron of the writer Heinrich von Veldeke.
Agnes and Otto had the following children: