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Hermann of Buxhoeveden
Hermann of Buxhoeveden was a German churchman, brother of Bishop Albert of Riga, who was made bishop of the Estonians in 1220. After the capture of Tartu in 1224 he moved his see there, founding the Bishopric of Dorpat, which he ruled until his death. He built the cathedral and brought German vassals and townspeople to the new territory.
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