HENRY YATES SATTERLEE

Satterlee established Washington National Cathedral.

'Henry Yates Satterlee' was the first Episcopal Bishop of Washington, serving from 1896 to 1908. He established the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, popularly known as Washington National Cathedral. He was responsible for acquiring its land atop Mt. Saint Albans in Northwest Washington and overseeing its construction in the 14th century English Gothic style, envisioning the role of the cathedral in state and world affairs. A native New Yorker, Satterlee gained international respect for his integrity and leadership. Satterlee is buried in the Bethlehem Chapel of Washington National Cathedral.

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