He succeeded his father as Count of Lippe-Alverdissen in 1749 and ruled until he inherited the Schaumburg-Lippe territories following the death of his cousin William on the 10 September 1777.
He ascended to the title of Count of Lippe-Alverdissen in 1749 and reigned until he inherited the Schaumburg-Lippe domains upon the death of his cousin William on September 10, 1777.