Background
He was the son of Count Otto II of Rietberg and his wife Adelheid of Lippe. He inherited the County of Rietberg when his father died on 18 July 1389.
He was the son of Count Otto II of Rietberg and his wife Adelheid of Lippe. He inherited the County of Rietberg when his father died on 18 July 1389.
Conrad died on 21 June 1428. He was buried in the family grave of the Counts of Rietberg in Marienfeld Abbey. Anno Dni. MCCCCXXVI 9 Kal.
April. obiit Nobilis Ermegardis comitissa de Retberge, Cuius anima requiescat in pace.
Amen † Anno Dni. MCCCCXXVIII XII Kal. Junior obiit nobilis Conradus comes de Retberghe.
Cuius anim req. In p. † In English translation: In the year of our Lord 1426, on 24 March, The noble wife Irmgard, Countess of Rietberg died.
May her soul rest in peace.
Amen. In the year of our Lord 1428, on 21 June, The noble Lord Conrad, Count of Rietberg died. May his soul rest in peace.
