Hermann of Buxhoeveden, Bishop of Ösel-Wiek

Hermann of Buxhoeveden or Bekeshoevede (1230-1285) was a medieval clergyman. He was consecrated bishop of Ösel–Wiek on 20 August 1262 in Lübeck and remained in that post until his death. He was a member of the Buxhoeveden family, as was a later holder of the same bishopric, Reinhold von Buxhoeveden. In 1279 he founded Haapsalu Castle. In 1284 he renewed and strengthened his predecessors' diocesan statutes for tithing on the mainland and collecting tribute from re-baptized peasants.

Hermann of Buxhoeveden, Bishop of Ösel-Wiek

Hermann of Buxhoeveden or Bekeshoevede (1230-1285) was a medieval clergyman. He was consecrated bishop of Ösel–Wiek on 20 August 1262 in Lübeck and remained in that post until his death. He was a member of the Buxhoeveden family, as was a later holder of the same bishopric, Reinhold von Buxhoeveden. In 1279 he founded Haapsalu Castle. In 1284 he renewed and strengthened his predecessors' diocesan statutes for tithing on the mainland and collecting tribute from re-baptized peasants.