Henry of Latvia
Henry of Latvia | |
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A page from a copy of the Livonian Chronicle of Henry, the original of which was compiled ca. 1229 | |
| Born | 1187 |
| Died | c. 1259 |
| Occupation(s) | priest, missionary, historian |
| Years active | 1208-after 1259 |
| Notable work | Livonian Chronicle of Henry |
Henry of Latvia (Latin: Henricus de Lettis; German: Heinrich von Lettland; Latvian: Latviešu Indriķis; Estonian: Läti Henrik; 1187 – c. 1259), also known as Henry of Livonia, was a priest, missionary and historian. He wrote the Livonian Chronicle of Henry which describes the evangelization of the regions which are now part of Estonia and Latvia during the Northern Crusades.