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Lütold

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Lütold, Leuthold or Lüthold is a German name, popular in the High Middle Ages.

Historical individuals:

  • Lütold of Rümligen, founded Rüeggisberg Priory (1072)
  • Lütold of St. Gallen, Abbot from 1077–1033 in St. Gall
  • Lutold of Znaim (died 1112)
  • Lüthold of Sumiswald, founder of Sumiswald castle (1225)
  • Lütold of Houwinstein (13th century)
  • Lütold of Griesenberg, gave possessions to Fischingen monastery in 1316
  • Leuthold I of Rotheln, bishop of Basel (died 1213)
  • Lütold I of Aarburg, bishop of Basel (died 1249)
  • lords of Regensberg:
    • Lütold of Affoltern (11th century)
    • Lütold II and his son Lütold III, founder of the Fahr Abbey (1130)
    • Lütold IV, founder of the Rüti Monastery (1206)
    • Lütold V, founder of the castle and the town of Regensberg (1244)
    • Lütold VI, disputed the possession of Regensberg by his brother Ulrich 1267/1268, married Gertrud, daughter of Rudolf III of Habsburg
    • Lütold VII (sold Regensberg in 1302)
    • Lütold VIII (died 1326)

Leuthold and Lüthold survive as a surname into modern times. The name is also seen in variant forms such as Leutholdt, Leutholt and Leutelt.