Dietrich, Count of Oldenburg

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Dietrich or Theoderic of Oldenburg (died 14 February 1440), also known as Dietrich the Lucky (Dietrich der Glückliche), was Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst. He was known as "Fortunatus" for securing Delmenhorst for his branch of the House of Oldenburg. Dietrich was the father of Christian I of Denmark, the first Danish king of the House of Oldenburg.