Background
His father, Siegbert, was a count in the Saargau. His mother may have been a daughter of the Lord of Eppenstein.
His father, Siegbert, was a count in the Saargau. His mother may have been a daughter of the Lord of Eppenstein.
He was the first to style himself Count of Saarbrücken. In 1105 Frederick inherited his father's position. In 1118, he was called Count of Saarbrücken for the first time.
He was vassal of the Bishop of Metz.