Henry was a mid-12th-century English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Uppsala. While historical records regarding his life are scarce, he is traditionally linked to the First Swedish Crusade alongside King Eric of Sweden. Legend suggests he traveled to Finland to preach, where he was eventually killed by a peasant named Lalli. Because of his perceived martyrdom, he became a central figure in the early history of the Finnish church and is recognized as a saint in several Christian traditions.