From the Schalksburg above the Weser gap of the Porta Westfalica the lords vom Berge hold the advocacy of the church of Minden, leading its men and holding its high courts.
Who he is
- Name
- not pinned for 1200 (Wedekind I is the first advocate of the family, 1124; Wedekind III rules 1224-1269)
- Title
- Lords (Edelherren) vom Berge, advocates (Vögte) of the church of Minden
- Since
- the family has held the advocacy since 1096
- Born
- not pinned
- Family
- Herren vom Berge (vom Schalksberg)
- Confidence
- low
They came into possession of the Schalksburg above Hausberge at the Porta Westfalica in 1096 and served as hereditary advocates of the see of Minden until 1398, first as vassals of the Billung dukes.
Overlord
The bishop of Minden (as his advocates)
What it holds
- The Schalksburg above Hausberge
- The advocacy of the see of Minden
How it was acquired
1096.
Allies and rivals
The bishop of Minden; neighbours Ravensberg and Schaumburg (nsw).
How things stand that morning
Hold the advocacy; the head of the family and his side in the throne war are not pinned.
Wealth
Advocacy dues; manors at the Porta.
Military
The Schalksburg commanding the Weser gap.
Threats
- Ravensberg
Places of note
- Schalksburg: Castle above the Porta Westfalica.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: The office and castle are known; the holder in 1200 is not.
On the map: Castle district only.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.