Bernard II, Lord of Lippe

Bernard II
Lord of Lippe
Spouse(s) Heilwig of Are-Hochstaden
Noble family House of Lippe
Father Herman I, Lord of Lippe
Born c.1140
Died 30 April 1224
Statue of Bernard II, Lord of Lippe in Lippstadt, District of Soest, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Bernard II (c. 1140 – 30 April 1224) was Lord of Lippe from 1167 through 1196. He founded the towns of Lippstadt and Lemgo.

Marriage and Children

Bernhard wed Heilwig von Are-Hochstaden (1150-1196) and had twelve children:

Bernard II, Lord of Lippe
Born: c. 1140 Died: 30 April 1224
Preceded by
Herman I
Lord of Lippe
1168-1196
Succeeded by
Herman II
Lord of Rheda ?


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