During his father's absence on crusade (June 1147–May 1149), he was placed under the tutorship of the powerful abbot Wibald and the notary Heinrich von Wiesenbach.
Selama ayahandanya tidak ada di perang salib (Juni 1147 – Mei 1149), ia ditempatkan di bawah bimbingan abbas Wibald dan notaris Heinrich von Wiesenbach.