Otto I, Count of Schwerin

Otto I of Schwerin
Died	1357 (1358)
Noble family	House of Hagen
Spouse	Matilda of Werle
Father	Gunzelin VI, Count of Schwerin
Mother	Richardis of Tecklenburg

Otto I of Schwerin (died 1357) was a son of Count Gunzelin VI and Richardis of Tecklenburg. In 1327, he succeeded his father as Count of Schwerin. ^[1]

Otto was married to Princess Mathilda of Werle, a daughter of John III of Werle. They had a daughter:

• Richardis (d. 1377). She married Albert III of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1340–1412), who was also king of Sweden.

Otto I died in 1357. He had no male heir and was succeeded by his brother Nicholas I.

References

1. "MECKLENBURG: GRAFEN von SCHWERIN". Foundation for Medieval Genealogy. Retrieved November 9, 2025.

Otto I, Count of Schwerin House of Schwerin  Died: 1357
Preceded by Günzelin VI	Count of Schwerin 1327-1357	Succeeded by Nicholas I