Bernard V of Lippe

Bernard V of Lippe (1277–1341) was Prince-Bishop of Paderborn from 1321 until his death. A son of Simon I, Lord of Lippe, he was appointed provost of Paderborn in 1305 and governed the bishopric de facto under two earlier bishops before taking office.

In 1309 he established a council of canons, ministeriales and citizens, and in 1326 issued the Privilegium Bernhardi, binding himself to consult the Estates before taxation. He founded Dringenberg and Peckelsheim and is regarded as the founder of Paderborn's prince-bishopric.