In 709 he launched a war against Willehari, duke of the Ortenau, probably in an effort to force the succession of the young sons of the deceased Gotfrid on the ducal throne.
En 709 lanzou unha guerra contra Willehari, duque do Ortenau, probabelmente nun esforzo para forzar a sucesión dos noviños fillos do defunto Gotfrido no trono ducal.