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Letter #1390

Ioannes CAMPENSIS (Jan van CAMPEN) to Ioannes DANTISCUS
Rome, 1536-05-15
            received [1536]-08-08

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, AAWO, AB, D. 3, f. 118-119
2register with excerpt in Latin, English, 20th-century, CBKUL, R.III, 31, No. 296

Prints:
1HIPLER 1891 No. 38, p. 529-531 (in extenso; German register)
2DE VOCHT 1961 No. DE, 325, p. 268-269, 304 (English register; excerpt)

 

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AAWO, AB, D. 3, f. 119v

Reverendissimo domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIoanni DantiscoIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland, episcopo Culmensi in Prussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of PolandPrussiaPrussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland, domino suo clementissimo

AAWO, AB, D. 3, f. 118r

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Verum quantum ex nostro Nikolaus Nibschitz (Mikołaj Nipszyc) (*ca. 1483 – †1541), royal courtier, diplomat in the service of Sigismund I and Albrecht von Hohenzollern-Ansbach, Dantiscus' friend; from 1525 until his death an official representative of Duke Albrecht at the Cracow royal court; from 1532 royal secretary; 1519 royal envoy to Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, 1525, 1526 envoy to Hungary, 1527 envoy to the Congress in Wrocław, 1531-1533, 1537 envoy to Ferdinand I of Habsburg, 1535-1537, 1540 envoy to Brandenburg, 1536 envoy to the estates of LivoniaNybelschytzNikolaus Nibschitz (Mikołaj Nipszyc) (*ca. 1483 – †1541), royal courtier, diplomat in the service of Sigismund I and Albrecht von Hohenzollern-Ansbach, Dantiscus' friend; from 1525 until his death an official representative of Duke Albrecht at the Cracow royal court; from 1532 royal secretary; 1519 royal envoy to Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, 1525, 1526 envoy to Hungary, 1527 envoy to the Congress in Wrocław, 1531-1533, 1537 envoy to Ferdinand I of Habsburg, 1535-1537, 1540 envoy to Brandenburg, 1536 envoy to the estates of Livonia, quem Bologna (Bononia), city in Italy at the southern end of the plain of the Po valley, between 1506 and 1860 it belonged to the Papal StateBononiaeBologna (Bononia), city in Italy at the southern end of the plain of the Po valley, between 1506 and 1860 it belonged to the Papal State sanum inveni, intellexi, litterae illae Reverendissimae Dominationi Tuae redditae non sunt, quae res me pessime habet, propterea quod metuam, ne ms. non(!) nene ms. non(!) Reverendissima Dominatio Tua putet me beneficiorum acceptorum immemorem factum, quod priusquam fiat, mori me malim. Girolamo Aleandro (*1480 – †1542), born in Motta di Livenza; 1528-1541 Archbishop of Brindisi, 1538-1542 Cardinal-Priest of S. Crisogono AleandrumGirolamo Aleandro (*1480 – †1542), born in Motta di Livenza; 1528-1541 Archbishop of Brindisi, 1538-1542 Cardinal-Priest of S. Crisogono plane talem inveni, qualem mihi eum saepe descripseras. Est nunc Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy SeeRomaeRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See, ubi primum locum ambit in futuro concilio, sed ridetur ab optimis quibusque. Fui apud eum mensibus quinque tanto taedio, quanto nusquam umquam. Ab eo discessurum ambivit me superinscribedmeme superinscribed nobilissimus, doctissimus et probissimus Anglus dominus Reginald Pole (*1500 – †1558), the last Catholic archbishop of Canterbury; 1537 cardinal-deacon of Ss. Nereo ed Achilleo; 1540 - of Ss. Vito, Modesto e Crescenzia, and S. Maria in Cosmedin; 1555 cardinal-priest of S. Maria in Cosmedin; 1556 archbishop of CanterburyReginaldus PolusReginald Pole (*1500 – †1558), the last Catholic archbishop of Canterbury; 1537 cardinal-deacon of Ss. Nereo ed Achilleo; 1540 - of Ss. Vito, Modesto e Crescenzia, and S. Maria in Cosmedin; 1555 cardinal-priest of S. Maria in Cosmedin; 1556 archbishop of Canterbury, apud quem toto fere anno fui humanissime exceptus. Ab illo cum discedere constituissem et me in patriam studiose revocatum recipere, rescivit de discessu meo superinscribedde discessu meode discessu meo superinscribed Gian Matteo Giberti (*1495 – †1543), patron of the arts and letters, member of the Roman Academy; one of the most trusted advisers to popes Leo X and Clement VII; in 1536 member of the commission of nine cardinals and prelates (decreed by the Fifth Lateran Council) which drafted the "Consilium de emendanda ecclesia"; 1514 secretary to Cardinal Giulio de'Medici (future Clement VII); 1519 - secretary to Leo X; Notary of the apostolic chancery; 1523 Datary (in charge of distributing benefices); 1524 Bishop of Verona; 1521 envoy of Cardinal Giulio de'Medici to Alfonso I d'Este, Charles V, and Cardinal Thomas Wolsey; 1534 papal nuncio to Venice; 1537 papal legate to France (with cardinal Reginald Pole) (CE, vol. 2, p. 94-96)episcopus VeronensisGian Matteo Giberti (*1495 – †1543), patron of the arts and letters, member of the Roman Academy; one of the most trusted advisers to popes Leo X and Clement VII; in 1536 member of the commission of nine cardinals and prelates (decreed by the Fifth Lateran Council) which drafted the "Consilium de emendanda ecclesia"; 1514 secretary to Cardinal Giulio de'Medici (future Clement VII); 1519 - secretary to Leo X; Notary of the apostolic chancery; 1523 Datary (in charge of distributing benefices); 1524 Bishop of Verona; 1521 envoy of Cardinal Giulio de'Medici to Alfonso I d'Este, Charles V, and Cardinal Thomas Wolsey; 1534 papal nuncio to Venice; 1537 papal legate to France (with cardinal Reginald Pole) (CE, vol. 2, p. 94-96) oravitque per litteras obnixe, ut paululum a recto in patriam itinere ad se deflecterem. Quod cum fecissem, tam me excepit humaniter et exceptum tractavit, ut tota fere hieme apud illum manserim eique et aliis aliquot, quos secum habet, doctis viris prophetas omnes praelegerim, mutatis locis, ubi nostra editio ab Hebraeo variat, et ascriptis annotatiunculis quibusdam in margine ad explicanda obscuriora prophetarum loca, totum praeterea Paul of Tarsus, Saint (*5-10 AD – †64-67 AD), the most important missionary and theologian of early Christianity, known as the Apostle of Nations, author of Letters, the main figure of the Acts of the ApostlesPaulumPaul of Tarsus, Saint (*5-10 AD – †64-67 AD), the most important missionary and theologian of early Christianity, known as the Apostle of Nations, author of Letters, the main figure of the Acts of the Apostles, Job the central character of the Book of Job in the BibleIobJob the central character of the Book of Job in the Bible et quinque libros Moses religious leader, lawgiver, and prophetMosiMoses religious leader, lawgiver, and prophet. Omnia haec, quamvis incredibile Dominationi Tuae Reverendissimae videatur, plus minus quinque mensibus absolvimus. Cum iam inde morem illi gessissem et sciret me properare in patriam nec ulla ratione retineri posse iamque ego ad iter accinctus essem, de improviso a Gasparo Contarini (*1483 – †1542), philosopher and theologian, Venetian diplomat; member of papal commission for church reform in years 1536-1540, withdrawn from its work under suspition of supporting the Reformation; 1515 Venetian avogador del comun; 1521-1525 ambassador to emperor Charles V; 1525 captain of Brescia; 1530 head of the Venetian Council of Ten; 1535 elevated to cardinal; 1541 papal legate to the diet of Regensburg (CE, vol. 1, p. 334-335)cardinaleGasparo Contarini (*1483 – †1542), philosopher and theologian, Venetian diplomat; member of papal commission for church reform in years 1536-1540, withdrawn from its work under suspition of supporting the Reformation; 1515 Venetian avogador del comun; 1521-1525 ambassador to emperor Charles V; 1525 captain of Brescia; 1530 head of the Venetian Council of Ten; 1535 elevated to cardinal; 1541 papal legate to the diet of Regensburg (CE, vol. 1, p. 334-335) quodam, viro optimo et doctissimo mihique Venice (Venezia, Venetiae), city in northeastern Italy, capital of the Republic of VeniceVenetiisVenice (Venezia, Venetiae), city in northeastern Italy, capital of the Republic of Venice, priusquam cardinalis esset, familiarissime noto, ab hoc, inquam, de improviso Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy SeeRomamRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See vocor, suggerente, ut suspicor Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 PopepontificePaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope. Quamquam numquam animum habui AAWO, AB, D. 3, f. 118v ad Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy SeeRomamRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See propensum, tamen diu haesitans tandem hinc huc veni sub finem Februarii huius anni. Invenit me Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy SeehicRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See dominus doctor Longus, qui sollicite egit, ut per illum Dominationi Tuae Reverendissimae scriberem, quod et fecissem, nisi intempestive falso me gaudio affecisset olim tuus Hugo Bruxellensis, qui affirmabat Dominationem Tuam pervenisse Naples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of CampaniaNeapolimNaples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of Campania in aulam Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of CastileimperatorisCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile venturamque huc una cum imperatore.

Decretum est hic ad preces imperatoris per pontificem et cardinales consistorialiter, ut liberum, quale The Germans GermaniThe Germans volunt, concilium indicatur circa Pentecosten anni futuri Mantua (Mantova), city in northern ItalyMantuaeMantua (Mantova), city in northern Italy aut Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), city in northern ItalyMediolaniMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), city in northern Italy, non enim certe scio, utro horum locorum. Res concilii commissae sunt sex cardinalibus, ex quibus dominus meus unus est.

Imperator tam se hic modeste cum omnibus suis gessit, ut omnes in admirationem sui rapuerit. Habuit orationem publice coram pontifice, cardinalibus, oratoribus et plurimis aliis, qua declaravit sibi plurimum displicere perfidiam Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyregis GallorumFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy, qua impediretur ab expeditione in The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) TurcasThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) impedireturque progressus concilii celebrandi. Inter cetera hoc maxime maiestatem illius male habet, quod rex publice editis in France (Gallia, Francia), the kingdomGalliaFrance (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom litteris ad principes Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaeGermany (Germania, Niemcy) imperatorem dicat ambire monarchiam, cum non solum nihil vel illius vel cuiusquam alterius Christiani principis ambierit, sed etiam Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern Italyducatum MediolanensemMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern Italy contentus sit filio illius minimo natu dare, ut effusio Christiani sanguinis vitetur. Obtulit praeterea, si de privato agatur odio, se singulari certamine congressurum cum illo vel nudum vel quocumque modo paribus armis induto congressurum. Missus fuit a Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyrege GalliaeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy cardinalis Lothringiae ad imperatorem et deinde ad pontificem huc Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy SeeRomamRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See in causa huius conceptae pacis tractandae. Is hinc abiit et iterum e France (Gallia, Francia), the kingdomGalliaFrance (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom rediisse Lucam ad imperatorem dicitur.

Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 PopePontifexPaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope semel decreverat proficisci Bologna (Bononia), city in Italy at the southern end of the plain of the Po valley, between 1506 and 1860 it belonged to the Papal StateBononiamBologna (Bononia), city in Italy at the southern end of the plain of the Po valley, between 1506 and 1860 it belonged to the Papal State, paulo post mutatum fuit consilium, nunc iterum dicitur profecturus. Quid futurum sit, nescimus. Dicuntur hic multa, sed incertis auctoribus. Si quid nactus fuero certi, scribam Dominationi Tuae Reverendissimae, quam diutissime felicem vivere cupio. Valeat Dominatio Tua Reverendissima.

Postscript:

AAWO, AB, D. 3, f. 119r

Petrus Mirabilis de Monteregale (Petrus Mirabilis de Montroy), member of the household of Dantiscus as his steward (dispensator familiae) from 1532 he held the same function at the court of Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 304; SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 51)Petrum written over ssmm written over s nostrum ms. er(!) rumrum ms. er(!) Mirabilem ms. is(!) emem ms. is(!) Petrus Mirabilis de Monteregale (Petrus Mirabilis de Montroy), member of the household of Dantiscus as his steward (dispensator familiae) from 1532 he held the same function at the court of Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 304; SKOLIMOWSKA 2004, p. 51) rectissime valentem hic conveni.

Non scribo nunc Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbaudomino BernhardoBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau nec aliis amicis, scribam autem brevi, spero.

Iterum valeat Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra cum Christine Schultze (Christine Scholcz) (†1539), mother of Ioannes Dantiscus (PSB 4 Dantyszek, s. 424)domina matreChristine Schultze (Christine Scholcz) (†1539), mother of Ioannes Dantiscus (PSB 4 Dantyszek, s. 424), fratribus on the marginfratribusfratribus on the margin, sorol superinscribedll superinscribedribus et amicis omnibus.

Si Dominationi Tuae Reverendissimae libebit rescribere, inveniar in familia Gasparis Contareni on the marginGasparis ContareniGasparis Contareni on the margin cardinalis Gasparo Contarini (*1483 – †1542), philosopher and theologian, Venetian diplomat; member of papal commission for church reform in years 1536-1540, withdrawn from its work under suspition of supporting the Reformation; 1515 Venetian avogador del comun; 1521-1525 ambassador to emperor Charles V; 1525 captain of Brescia; 1530 head of the Venetian Council of Ten; 1535 elevated to cardinal; 1541 papal legate to the diet of Regensburg (CE, vol. 1, p. 334-335)Contar... illegible...... illegibleeni VenetiGasparo Contarini (*1483 – †1542), philosopher and theologian, Venetian diplomat; member of papal commission for church reform in years 1536-1540, withdrawn from its work under suspition of supporting the Reformation; 1515 Venetian avogador del comun; 1521-1525 ambassador to emperor Charles V; 1525 captain of Brescia; 1530 head of the Venetian Council of Ten; 1535 elevated to cardinal; 1541 papal legate to the diet of Regensburg (CE, vol. 1, p. 334-335), quem et {et} Flanders (Flandria), county in the Low Countries, part of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, today corresponding to the Belgian provinces of Western Flanders and Eastern Flanders, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in the Netherlands and part of the Département du Nord in FranceFlandriaFlanders (Flandria), county in the Low Countries, part of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, today corresponding to the Belgian provinces of Western Flanders and Eastern Flanders, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in the Netherlands and part of the Département du Nord in France et Spain (Hispania)HispaniaSpain (Hispania) Dominatio Tua Reverendissima novit.