Platon was an Estonian Orthodox bishop who lived from 1869 to 1919. Born Paul Kulbusch in Pootsi, he studied at the St. Petersburg Theological Academy before serving as a priest in St. Petersburg. He was elected as the bishop of Reval in 1917, a period marked by the upheaval of World War I and the struggle for Estonian independence. He was known for his support of Estonian sovereignty and his dedicated travels to various parishes throughout the country during times of conflict.