He supported Otto IV, who therefore confirmed the everlasting reign of the Wittelsbach family in Bavaria, but in 1211 Louis joined the Hohenstaufen party, Frederick II rewarded him with the Palatinate of the Rhine in 1214.
He supported Otto IV. Otto IV therefore confirmed the everlasting reign of the Wittelsbach family in Bavaria. In 1211 Louis joined the Hohenstaufen party, Frederick II rewarded him with the Palatinate of the Rhine in 1214.