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Albert of Riga was a bishop. Born in 1165 in Bexhövede, Riga died on 17 January 1229 in Riga.
Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Livonia (1198–1229), diocesan bishop (1198) and auxiliary bishop.
With a Wikipedia article in 29 languages, Albert of Riga is No. 54,131 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1165, Bexhövede
- Died
- 17 January 1229, Riga
- Country
- Duchy of Saxony
- Known as
- Politician, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- German
- Wikipedia editions
- 29
Did you know
33
Was 33 when first roman Catholic Bishop of Livonia (1198).
64
Lived to 64.
29
Has a Wikipedia article in 29 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1198–1229Roman Catholic Bishop of Livonia
- 1198–Diocesan bishop
- —Auxiliary bishop
- —Bishop
Connections
Albert of Riga
- FatherNN de Bekeshovede
- SiblingTheodericus von Buxhoeveden
- SiblingHermann of Dorpat
- SiblingJohannes von Appeldern
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