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 took over the role of Count of Lippe-Alverdissen in 1749 and remained in charge until he obtained possession of the Schaumburg-Lippe lands after the death of his cousin William on September 10, 1777.