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Finnish peasant Lalli kills English clergyman Henry, the Bishop of Turku, on the ice of Lake Köyliö.
In 1156, Finnish peasant Lalli murdered Bishop Henry of Turku on the frozen Lake Köyliö.
According to legend, Bishop Henry was traveling to Finland to organize the Church's mission. He stayed at Lalli's dwelling and was suspected of misconduct. Fueled by anger and misunderstanding, Lalli confronted Henry on the ice of Lake Köyliö. The peasant killed the bishop with an axe during the icy winter night. This dramatic incident became a foundational myth in Finnish history. Over centuries, the tale of Lalli and Bishop Henry evolved into national folklore. It reflects the tensions between local customs and church authority in medieval Finland.
1156
Lalli
Henry
Bishop of Turku
Lake Köyliö