Theodoric I von Wettin (German: Dietrich), also known as Thierry, was a nobleman in the Duchy of Saxony and the oldest traceable member of the House of Wettin.
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Biography
Theodoric was born in the early 10th century to unknown parents. He married Jutta of Magdeburg. They had at least two sons, Dedo and Frederick. He is mentioned as Dedo's father by bishop Thietmar of Merseburg. Dedo is the first known count of Wettin, and Dedo's son, Theodoric II, Margrave of Lower Lusatia, is considered as the first member of the Wettin dynasty, considered to have been founded by his father, Theodoric I. Theodoric I inherited or otherwise acquired Wettin Castle during his career, perhaps from his father. As his son Dedo held the rank of Count, Theodoric may also have been a Count of Wettin. Little is known about his political career, other than that he was a supporter of the Dukes of Saxony. He died in 976 in a feud against his son.
Issue
Theodoric had two sons:
Dedo I, Count of Wettin (c. 950 – 1009)
Frederick I, Count of Wettin and Eilenburg (died 1017), with no known issue