a town of Rhenish Prussia, government of Minden, province of Westphalia, stands at the source of the Pader, 50 miles S. by W. of Minden. It is an ancient town, surrounded by walls, through which there are five gates; and though pretty well built, it presents a gloomy appearance. The cathedral, completed in 1143, is a large building with two handsome portals; but among the monuments in the interior there are none of much interest. Of the other churches, that of St Bartholomew is remarkable for its architecture. There is a town-hall, a Roman Catholic theological college (occupying the place of a former university), several schools, convents, infirmary, and other establishments. Starch, leather, tobacco, beer, and brandy are made here; and there is some trade. Paderborn was made a bishopric by Charlemagne, being thus the oldest see in Westphalia. It was subsequently a member of the Hanseatic League. Pop. 11,028.