Bernard II, Lord of Lippe

founder of the Lordship of Lippe and the towns of Lippstadt and Lemgo (died 1224)
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Bernard II, Lord of Lippe

Summary

Bernard II, Lord of Lippe is a human[1]. Born in Burg Lipperode[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1140[3]. He passed away in Mežotne[4]. He died on January 1, 1224[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's place of birth was Burg Lipperode[2].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe passed away in Mežotne[4].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe was born on January 1, 1140[3].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe died on January 1, 1224[5].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe died on April 30, 1224[9].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's father was Herman I, Lord of Lippe[10].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's mother was NN[11].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe was married to Heilwig von Are-Hochstaden[12].
  • A child of Bernard II, Lord of Lippe was Otto II of Lippe[13].
  • A child of Bernard II, Lord of Lippe was Bernard of Lippe[14].
  • A child of Bernard II, Lord of Lippe was Gerhard II of Lippe[15].
  • A child of Bernard II, Lord of Lippe was Herman II, Lord of Lippe[16].
  • A child of Bernard II, Lord of Lippe was Kunegundis von der Lippe[17].
  • A child of Bernard II, Lord of Lippe was Gertrud II.[18].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe held the position of abbot[20].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe held the position of auxiliary bishop[21].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Selia[22].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Semgallen[23].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe is recorded as male[25].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's family is recorded as House of Lippe[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's place of birth was Burg Lipperode[2]. He was born on January 1, 1140[3]. His father was Herman I, Lord of Lippe[10]. His mother was NN[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include abbot[20], an ecclesiastical occupation[28]; auxiliary bishop[21], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Selia[22], a historical episcopal title[30]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Semgallen[23], a historical episcopal title[31].

Personal Life

Among Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's spouses was Heilwig von Are-Hochstaden[12]. Children include Otto II of Lippe[13], a Catholic priest[32], 1200–1227[33]; Bernard of Lippe[14], a Catholic priest[34], 1300–1247[35], of Germany[36]; Gerhard II of Lippe[15], an archbishop[37], 1190–1258[38]; Herman II, Lord of Lippe[16], a territorial lord[39], 1175–1229[40], of Germany[41]; Kunegundis von der Lippe[17], an abbess[42], 1150–1220[43]; and Gertrud II.[18]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1224[5] and April 30, 1224[9]. Bernard II, Lord of Lippe passed away in Mežotne[4].

Why It Matters

Bernard II, Lord of Lippe has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Bernard II, Lord of Lippe born?

Bernard II, Lord of Lippe was born in Burg Lipperode[2].

Where did Bernard II, Lord of Lippe die?

Bernard II, Lord of Lippe passed away in Mežotne[4].

Who were Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's parents?

Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's father was Herman I, Lord of Lippe[10]. Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's mother was NN[11].

Who was Bernard II, Lord of Lippe married to?

Bernard II, Lord of Lippe's spouses include Heilwig von Are-Hochstaden[12].

What did Bernard II, Lord of Lippe do for work?

Bernard II, Lord of Lippe worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/35514|batch #35514]]: add P1810 to P8034"
  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32152|batch #32152]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (34)"
  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Mežotne
    Citizenship
    Child Otto II of Lippe, Bernard of Lippe, Gerhard II of Lippe +3
    Religious order Cistercians
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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