Henry Yates Satterlee
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Satterlee established Washington National Cathedral.
Henry Yates Satterlee, first Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington having served from 1896 to 1908. He established the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, unofficially known as Washington National Cathedral. He was responsible for acquiring its land and overseeing its construction in the Gothic style, envisioning the role of the cathedral in national and world affairs. A native New Yorker, Satterlee gained international respect for his integrity and leadership. He also worked hard to promote black clergy in his new diocese. Satterlee was buried in the Washington National Cathedral mausoleum.
External links
- Episcopal Diocese of Washington (http://www.edow.org/index.html)
- Washington National Cathedral (http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/)