Background
Bernard III was the son of Lord Herman II and his wife, Oda of Tecklenburg. His father fell in battle in 1229, and Bernard III succeeded him as Lord of Lippe.
Bernard III was the son of Lord Herman II and his wife, Oda of Tecklenburg. His father fell in battle in 1229, and Bernard III succeeded him as Lord of Lippe.
He was the ruling Lord of Lippe from 1229 until his death. After 1232, he would style himself by the grace of God, and sometimes Count of Lippe. He promoted the cities of Horn and Blomberg.
He had a dispute with the city of Lippstadt, because it would not allow him to build a castle.
He also fought feuds against the cities of Ravensberg and Sternberg, and against the House of Waldeck. His frequent feuds weakened the House of Lippe.