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What nationality was Henry, the bishop of Finland?

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English. Henry, the first bishop of Finland, was born in England in the 12th century. He was sent to Finland as a missionary by the Archbishop of Uppsala in Sweden. Henry's mission was successful, and he is credited with converting many Finns to Christianity. He was martyred in 1156 and is considered a saint by the Catholic Church.
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