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Letter #4372

Ioannes DANTISCUS to Gdańsk Town Council
Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto), 1540-03-23
            received Gdańsk (Danzig)

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in German, in secretary's hand, APG, 300, 53, 267, p. 91-94

 

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APG 300, 53, 267, p. 94

Denn ersamenn und namhafftigen herren Gdańsk Town Council burgermeister und radtman der koniglichen stadt DantzkeGdańsk Town Council , unnsernn gunstigen freunden.

APG 300, 53, 267, p. 91

Unsern freuntlichen grus und alles gut zuvoran. Ersame, namhafftige hern, gunstige freunde. /

Uns sein vor etzlichen tagen konigliche brieffe an die hern prelaten, woywoden und castellan(en) dieser lande geschrieben / bey Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriako(nigliche)r m(aieste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria, unsers allergnedigisten herren, kemmerer zukommen, die den Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)herren rethenCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18), so der Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia tagProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia zum Elbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic LeagueElbingElbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League wer gehalten, solten sein uberantwort worden. So solchs nachgeblieben, / haben wir dieselbten brieffe an die Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)hern retheCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18) mit eigenem botten umbgeschickt und yren rath und gut duncken, / was in den sachen bei E(wer) E(rbarkei)t zuthun, mit unsern schriften gefurdert, woruf uns eintrechtiglich schreiben von in widderumb ist worden, / das wir in irer aller nahmen E(wer) E(rbarkei)t solcher koniglichen brieffen unnd befelich abschrifft zufertigen solten, / dobei unser und yre meynung, rath und willen, nemlich in der muntz handelung, E(wer) E(rbarkei)t lassen wissen. Dieweil uns dan von wegen des presidents titel anders nicht wil geburen, dan ins erst Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriako(nigliche)r m(aieste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria gebott und der Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)herren retheCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18) angeben nachzusetzen, sein wir der zuvorsicht, E(wer) E(rbarkei)t werde uns solchs zur freuntlickeit deuten.

Es haben sich E(wer) E(rbarkei)t wol zuerynnern, wie vil mall u text damaged[u]u text damagedns der hamer gelegt wurde, / scharffe mandat an E(wer) E(rbarkei)t(en) von Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriako(nigliche)r m(aieste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria, unserm allergnedigisten herren, sein kommen, aber nye heftiger also dis gegenwertige, wie E(wer) E(rbarkei)t(en) aus der copei hie bei gelegt haben zuvorstehen. Derwegen ist der Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)herrn retheCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18) und unser trawhertziger rath und meynung, dieweil die herren negst und wir in sonderheit uf E(wer) E(rbarkei)t durch den edlen, ernvhesten hern superinscribedhernhern superinscribed Johann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161)Hansen von WerdenJohann von Werden (Constellatus, cf. HE, No. 148, p. 150, footnote No. 12) (*1495 – †1554), 1526 Mayor of Gdańsk (Danzig), from 1527 Starost of Neuenburg (Nowe), 1532-1535, 1538, 1539, 1546, 1551 Burgrave of Gdańsk, from 1535 Starost of Preußisch Mark (Przezmark) (1535-1540 together with Achatius von Zehmen (Cema)), 1536/1537 envoy of the Council of Royal Prussia to the Diet of the Kingdom of Poland held in Cracow (SBPN 4, p. 433-435; ZDRENKA 2, p. 368-369; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 93, 161), E(wer) E(rbarkei)t mittels bürgermeisters etc. erbitten unbeschwert vor E(wer) E(rbarkei)t Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriakoniglicher m(aieste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria geschrieben, und on the marginundund on the margin bedunckt sie und uns das beste zu sein, das E(wer) E(rbarkei)t von weiter zu muntzen vor s(ancti) Stanislai[1] negstkunfftigem tage gentzlich abstunden und von sich selbst / wie gutwillig den hamer nigerlegten, APG 300, 53, 267, p. 92 und das E(wer) E(rbarkei)t solchs zuthun ko(nigliche)r m(aieste)t, oder aber durch uns zuschrieben, / dorzu wir unsern botten uf unser unkost williglich und gerne wollen geschickt haben, dobei auch E(wer) E(rbarkei)t bystes an ko(niglich)e m(aieste)t und etliche Royal Council of Poland herren der CronRoyal Council of Poland wissen und werben. So dis, wie die Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)herrenCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18) und wir rathen und vor gutt ansehen, E(wer) E(rbarkei)t werden [...] text damaged[...][...] text damaged und Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriako(nigliche)r m(aieste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria willen und gebott nachkommen, wirt doraus E(wer) E(rbarkei)t und der guten Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic LeaguestadtGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League vil gnad und gunst, auch allenthalben freundtschafft in der Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)CronPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) und Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thornhie im landeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn erfolgen und zuwachssen. Es wurde auch Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriako(nigliche)r m(aieste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria uf der Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)herrenCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18) und unser vorbitt, wie wir negst bei E(wer) E(rbarkei)t secretarien magistro Georgio gerne gethan, zuhulf des ausbruchs mit nachlassung der hinderstelligen [...] text damaged[...][...] text damagedsen williger und gneigter werden. E(wer) E(rbarkei)t feindt probably Michał Żelisławski (†1547), 1503-1511 Standard-Bearer of Pomerania; 1511-1517 Standard-Bearer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1517-1532 Chamberlain of Marienburg; 1532-1547 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno); Starost of Mewe (Gniew) (from 1503?), Starost of Międzyłęż (1509-1539) and Neuenburg (Nowe) (1522-1526) (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 240; SBPN 4, p. 540)Zelislawskiprobably Michał Żelisławski (†1547), 1503-1511 Standard-Bearer of Pomerania; 1511-1517 Standard-Bearer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1517-1532 Chamberlain of Marienburg; 1532-1547 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno); Starost of Mewe (Gniew) (from 1503?), Starost of Międzyłęż (1509-1539) and Neuenburg (Nowe) (1522-1526) (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 240; SBPN 4, p. 540) wurde auch weniger beistandt und vorhaltung mugen haben, / und wurden E(wer) E(rbarkei)t mit ein dester fuglicher zu begertem ende kommen / und dergestalt bei ydermanniglich gebilliget gefurdert, geliebt und geehret werden etc. Blieb aber die muntz im gange und Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriako(nigliche)r m(aieste)tSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria ernstlich bevelh / und hie der Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)herrenCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18) getreuen rath und meinung unechtlich gelassen, haben E(wer) E(rbarkei)t zue[...] text damaged[...][...] text damagedcken, was nachteils und schaden aus eigenem nutz dem gemeinen muste erstehen, / der ko(nigliche)r m(aieste)t, der Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)CronPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) und diesem lande in keinen weg ist lenger zuvortragen und dulden. Woraus widder E(wer) E(rbarkei)t ungnad, ungunst, verfolgung mancherlei widerwertigheit sich heslich wurden entporen, / und der Michał Żelisławski (†1547), 1503-1511 Standard-Bearer of Pomerania; 1511-1517 Standard-Bearer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1517-1532 Chamberlain of Marienburg; 1532-1547 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno); Starost of Mewe (Gniew) (from 1503?), Starost of Międzyłęż (1509-1539) and Neuenburg (Nowe) (1522-1526) (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 240; SBPN 4, p. 540)feindtMichał Żelisławski (†1547), 1503-1511 Standard-Bearer of Pomerania; 1511-1517 Standard-Bearer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1517-1532 Chamberlain of Marienburg; 1532-1547 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno); Starost of Mewe (Gniew) (from 1503?), Starost of Międzyłęż (1509-1539) and Neuenburg (Nowe) (1522-1526) (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 240; SBPN 4, p. 540) geweltiger widder E(wer) E(rbarkei)t durch zuschub und hulff von allen seiten gesterckt, auch / das, Gott vorhutt, / grosserer schade und vorderbnis, weil dan der muntzen nutz einbrengt, / erhalten. / Es mochte auch ins endt das vorgenommen werden, das der Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic LeaguestadtGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League privilegien undergang gebe, / wie die recht APG 300, 53, 267, p. 93 sagen, / der vorleust sein priuilegium, der es misbraucht. Was das vorbott des ausschiffens angehet, / dieweill wir gestriges tages im beigelegtem brieffe dovon geschriben / und E(wer) E(rbarkei)t sich darzu nicht bekennen, lasse wirs uf E(wer) E(rbarkeit) vorantwortunge beruhen. Dis alles, wie es die hern prelaten, woywoden und castellan, den wir auch beifallen, / schriftlich an E(wer) E(rbarkei)t zustellen von uns haben begert, / hat uns nicht wolt von ampts wegen gezymen solchs E(wer) E(rbarkei)t, die uns durch diesen unsern botten beschlieslich wolten beantworten, zuvorhalten, die wir Gote in sein gnad befelhen.

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 ErmlandIoannesIoannes 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, von Gots gnaden pischoff zu Ermland (Warmia, Varmia), diocese and ecclesiastical principality in northeastern Poland, 1466-1772 within the Kingdom of Poland, Royal PrussiaErmelandtErmland (Warmia, Varmia), diocese and ecclesiastical principality in northeastern Poland, 1466-1772 within the Kingdom of Poland, Royal Prussia.