Dietrich, Count of Oldenburg

Dietrich or Theoderic of Oldenburg (c.1398 14 February 1440) was a feudal lord in Northern Germany, holding the counties of Delmenhorst and Oldenburg. He was called "Fortunatus", as he was able to secure Delmenhorst for his branch of the Oldenburgs.

Dietrich of Oldenburg
Count of Oldenburg
PredecessorChristian V of Oldenburg
SuccessorChristian VII
Bornc.1398
Died14 February 1440 (aged 4142)
Delmenhorst,Germany
BuriedRoskilde Cathedral, Roskilde, Denmark
Noble familyHouse of Oldenburg
Spouse(s)Countess Adelheid of Oldenburg-Delmenhorst
Helvig of Schauenburg
IssueChristian I of Denmark
Maurice V of Delmenhorst
Gerhard VI, Count of Oldenburg
Adelheid, Countess of Hohenstein and Mansfeld
FatherChristian V, Count of Oldenburg
MotherCountess Agnes of Honstein

Dietrich was the father of Christian I of Denmark, who would go on to start the current dynasty of the Danish throne.

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