Background
He was the eldest son of Bernard III and his wife, Sofie of Cuijck-Arnsberg. In 1254, he took up grovenment of Rheda and in 1265, he succeeded his father as ruler of Lippe.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Bernard Bernard IV, Lord of Lippe
Edit Profile
Career
Simon was captured. In 1269, Bernard IV paid a large ransom to secure Simon"s release. He had to borrow the money, causing the House of Lippe to be burdened by debt. At different times during his reign, he was regent of Ravensberg, had a dispute with the city of Lippstadt, which had joined the Rhenish League of Cities, and was liege lord of Vehmic court in Wesenfort.
He died in 1275, and was buried in Marienfeld Abbey.
