Background
Upon his father"s death in 1428, Gerhard became Count of Ravensberg.
Upon his father"s death in 1428, Gerhard became Count of Ravensberg.
Gerhard was the second duke of the combined Duchy of Jülich-Berg but the 7th Gerhard in the House of Jülich. Gerhard continued his uncle"s fight for the dukedom of Guelders, supported by King Albert II of Germany. He was increasingly unable to govern his territories after 1461.
His spouse Sophie of Saxe-Lauenburg then wielded regency for him.