The castle of Stromberg on its hill above the plain, the eastern bulwark of the see of Münster towards Rheda, Lippe and Paderborn, held by burgraves.
Who he is
- Title
- Burgraves of Stromberg
- Since
- not pinned
- Born
- not pinned
- Family
- A free family holding the castle for the see of Münster; later a burgrave Konrad marries Adelheid, daughter of Gottfried II of Arnsberg.
- Confidence
- low
Known here only from that later marriage; the castle is the see's eastern stronghold.
Overlord
The bishop of Münster
What it holds
- Stromberg castle
Allies and rivals
The bishop of Münster; Arnsberg by later marriage.
How things stand that morning
Held for the bishop; not pinned further.
Wealth
Castle lands.
Military
Hill castle.
Threats
- Lippe and Rheda next door
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Thin.
On the map: Castle only; position approximate.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.