His territoriality focused policies are characterized by the fact that he was the first bishop who used his family name in his seal, instead of the episcopal title.

His parents were Simon I and Adelaide, a daughter of Henry III of Waldeck.

He often consulted the Estates about issues regarding the worldly reign of his bishopric and this gave him a strong position.

In 1309, a standing council was created, composed of four canons and ministeriales and two citizens from Paderborn and two from Warburg.

His statue defining the interplay between the Bishop, the cathedral chapter, the Estates and the citizens would shape the territory for a long time.