Archbishopric of Riga

Archbishopric of Riga Archiepiscopatus Rigensis (Latin) Erzbisdom Riga (Low German)
1186–1561
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Archbishopric of Riga (in yellow), shown within Terra Mariana
Status	Prince-Bishopric of Terra Mariana
Capital	Riga
Common languages	Latin Low German Livonian Latvian
Religion	Roman Catholic
Government	Theocracy
Archbishop of Riga
• 1245–73	Albert Suerbeer (first)
• 1539–63	Wilhelm von Brandenburg (last)
Historical era	Middle Ages
• Established	1186
• Disestablished	1561
Currency	Livonian Penny Livonian Schilling
Preceded by Succeeded by Ancient Estonia Principality of Jersika Principality of Koknese Tālava Duchy of Livonia Free City of Riga
Today part of	Latvia

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The Archbishopric of Riga (Latin: Archiepiscopatus Rigensis, Low German: Erzbisdom Riga) was a Catholic diocese and civil government in Medieval Livonia, subject to the Holy See. It was established in 1186 and ended in 1561.