Meinwerk was an influential bishop of Paderborn who served from 1009 until his death in 1036. Born around 975 into the aristocratic Immedinger family, he became a central figure in the region's religious and political landscape. Often referred to as the second founder of his diocese, he maintained close ties with Emperor Henry II. His leadership was marked by significant involvement in ecclesiastical disputes and military conflicts, including the German–Hungarian War, while he worked to strengthen the institutional foundations of his see.