Henry of Latvia
Henry of Latvia (Latin: Henricus de Lettis; German: Heinrich von Lettland; Latvian: Latviešu Indriķis; Estonian: Läti Henrik; 1187 – after 1259), also known in the English-speaking world 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.
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 Magdeburg, Landgraviate of Thuringia |
| Died | after 1259 (aged at least 72) |
| Occupation(s) | priest, missionary, historian |
| Years active | 1208-after 1259 |
| Notable work | Livonian Chronicle of Henry |
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