In 985 however, Emperor Otto's widow Theophanu, in order to gain support for the succession of her minor son Otto III, restored Carinthia to the Luitpoldings, and Otto again lost his duchy. He could at least retain the ducal title as "Duke of Worms", received the Kaiserpfalz of Lautern and seized large estates of Wissembourg (Weißenburg) Abbey in compensation.
In 985, Emperor Otto's widow Theophanu restored Carinthia to the Luitpoldings in order to gain support for her son Otto III's succession. This led to Otto losing his duchy again. However, he retained the title "Duke of Worms", received the Kaiserpfalz of Lautern, and seized large estates from Wissembourg Abbey as compensation.