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cathedral of St. Patroclus, Soest, Germany
cathedral of St. Patroclus, Soest, Germany The cathedral of St. Patroclus in Soest, Germany.

The Cathedral of Saint Patroclus is located in Soest, Germany, and was founded around 955 CE, with later extensions in 1166. It is a notable example of Ottonian architecture, a style that flourished in the Holy Roman Empire during the 10th and 11th centuries. This architectural period drew heavily from Carolingian and early Christian traditions, with influences from Byzantine art.12

While the cathedral itself is a significant historical structure, the name "Patroclus" also refers to a Greek hero and friend of Achilles, who was famously slain by Hector at Troy.3

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  2. Western architecture - Ottonian period
  3. Patroclus
  4. Western architecture - Aquitaine , Languedoc, and Auvergne

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