The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Lord of the March of Monferrato [Marchio Monferratensis]. "Ottone marchione et comite Montisferratensi" consented to the donation by "Oldericus marchio filius b. m. Widonis marchionis, et Julita comitissa uxor eius" donated property to "monasterii S. Silani…juxta flumen Sicidæ in loco Romagnano" by charter dated 20 Oct 1040.