AAWO, AB, D.90, f. [3] missed in numbering after f. 76

Dem Hochwirdigen Furst unnd Herrn(n), herrn(n) 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 Ermland⌊Johann Bischove zu Collmen(n)seeIoannes 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⌋, 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 Austria

Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊ku(nigliche)n m(aieste)t(e)nSigismund 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

Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ zu Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊Pol(e)nPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ orator, meinem genedigen herrn(n)

[...] body of the letter missing⌈[...][...] body of the letter missing⌉

AAWO, AB, D.90, f. 79v

Dem Hochwirdigen Fursten und Herrn, herrn 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 Ermland⌊Johann bischofe zu ColmenseeIoannes 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⌋ 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 Austria⌊ko(nigliche)r m(aiestät) zu PolenSigismund 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⌋ orator, meinem genedigen herrn./

An ko(nigliche)n ka(yserliche)n hoffen

AAWO, AB, D.90, f. 79r

Hochwirdiger Furst, genediger her. /

Ewrn F(urstlichen) G(nade)n stehen mein underthenig willig dienst zuvoran berait. /

Ich hab Ewrn G(nade)n zuvor auff den XIIII tag dits monats cf. [Anton FUGGER] to Ioannes DANTISCUS Augsburg, 1531-11-14, CIDTC IDL 5855⌊geschribencf. [Anton FUGGER] to Ioannes DANTISCUS Augsburg, 1531-11-14, CIDTC IDL 5855⌋, das ich von herrn Quirinus Galler (†1543), a merchant from Passau and the Fuggers' agent in Rome; scribe of the Roman Rota and notary of the Roman Curia (RC, No. 443, 479, 485; NOVA 1981, p. 355-372 )⌊Quirino GallerQuirinus Galler (†1543), a merchant from Passau and the Fuggers' agent in Rome; scribe of the Roman Rota and notary of the Roman Curia (RC, No. 443, 479, 485; NOVA 1981, p. 355-372 )⌋ von Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ noch kain wissen empfangen het, / was er in Ewr G(nade)n sachen ausgeben od(er) ausgericht hete. / Also hat Quirinus Galler (†1543), a merchant from Passau and the Fuggers' agent in Rome; scribe of the Roman Rota and notary of the Roman Curia (RC, No. 443, 479, 485; NOVA 1981, p. 355-372 )⌊erQuirinus Galler (†1543), a merchant from Passau and the Fuggers' agent in Rome; scribe of the Roman Rota and notary of the Roman Curia (RC, No. 443, 479, 485; NOVA 1981, p. 355-372 )⌋ mir yetzo geschriben, / wie E(uer) F(urstlich) G(nade)n abzuligenden copi zuvernemen haben. Dabey will ich dannocht Ewrn G(nade)n nicht erzallen, / das bemelter her Quirinus Galler (†1543), a merchant from Passau and the Fuggers' agent in Rome; scribe of the Roman Rota and notary of the Roman Curia (RC, No. 443, 479, 485; NOVA 1981, p. 355-372 )⌊Quirino GallerQuirinus Galler (†1543), a merchant from Passau and the Fuggers' agent in Rome; scribe of the Roman Rota and notary of the Roman Curia (RC, No. 443, 479, 485; NOVA 1981, p. 355-372 )⌋ inn sein sachen etwas langsam ist, damiths begegnet mir von ime inn mein sachen auch. / So er nun die sachen gar außrichten und mir zu wissen thun wirdet, will ichs alßdann Ewrn G(nade)n auch nit verhalten. / Dann Ewrn G(nade)n zu dienen bin ich zu thuen und(er)thanigklich genaigt. /

Dat(um) Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊Aug(spurg)Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, am XXIII tag des monats Novembris anno etc. XXXI.

Ewr F(urstlich) G(nade)n williger / Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

AAWO, AB, D.90, f. 97v

Dem Hochwirdigen Fursten und Herrn / hern 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 Ermland⌊Johannsen bischofen zu Culmen(n)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 Ermland⌋ 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 Austria⌊ko(nigiliche)r m(aiestät) zu PolenSigismund 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⌋ potschaffter, meinem genedigen herrn

AAWO, AB, D.90, f. 97r

Hochwirdiger Furst, genediger her(r). /

Ewrn F(urstlich) G(nade)n seyen mein underthanig willig diennst zuvoran berait.

Ewr F(urstlich) G(nade)n cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1532-01-27, CIDTC IDL 7428, letter lost⌊schreybencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1532-01-27, CIDTC IDL 7428, letter lost⌋, mir gethan des dat(um) stet XXVII Ianuarii hab ich empfangen unnd alles innhalts vernomen. / Erstlich, so hab ich von herrn Quirinus Galler (†1543), a merchant from Passau and the Fuggers' agent in Rome; scribe of the Roman Rota and notary of the Roman Curia (RC, No. 443, 479, 485; NOVA 1981, p. 355-372 )⌊Quirino GallerQuirinus Galler (†1543), a merchant from Passau and the Fuggers' agent in Rome; scribe of the Roman Rota and notary of the Roman Curia (RC, No. 443, 479, 485; NOVA 1981, p. 355-372 )⌋ noch kein beschaid seins aufgebens halb / Ewr F(urstlich) G(nade)n betreffend / empfangen. / Sobald ich aber solche von ime in schrifft bericht wurde, wie ich indem deshalb geschrieben hab, / so will ich solchs Ewr F(urstlich) G(nade)n wissen lassen. / Den puntlbrueff(!) hab ich Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jorigen HegelGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋ gen Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊KracaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋ gesandt. /

Das ihenig, so von dem Mercurino Arborio di Gattinara (*1465 – †1530), humanist, jurist, trusted and influential advisor to Charles V; 1501 entered the service of the Habsburgs as legal counsel to Duchess Margaret of Austria, 1504 advisor and President of the Privy Council of Margaret of Austria, after the governoship of the Netherlands was entrusted to her, 1518 Grand Chancellor of Castile and later of Charles V as Roman Emperor, 1529 Cardinal of St. Giovanni a Porta Latina (after the death of his wife, Andreetta Avogadro) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 12; CE, vol. 2, p. 76-80)⌊gross cantzlerMercurino Arborio di Gattinara (*1465 – †1530), humanist, jurist, trusted and influential advisor to Charles V; 1501 entered the service of the Habsburgs as legal counsel to Duchess Margaret of Austria, 1504 advisor and President of the Privy Council of Margaret of Austria, after the governoship of the Netherlands was entrusted to her, 1518 Grand Chancellor of Castile and later of Charles V as Roman Emperor, 1529 Cardinal of St. Giovanni a Porta Latina (after the death of his wife, Andreetta Avogadro) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 12; CE, vol. 2, p. 76-80)⌋ gemacht[1] und Ewr G(naden) mir schickht, / ist mir nit worden. / Ich acht sey im zumachendes briefs vergessen worden. / Das wolt ich Ewrn G(nade)n, dero ich dienstlichen willen zu ertzaigen gantz willig bin, / gutter meinung nit verhallten. / Thue mich hiemit Ewrn G(nade)n bevelhen. /

Dat(um) Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊Aug(spurg)Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, den VII tag des monats Februarii anno etc. XXXII.

E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) underthaniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

BCz, 244, p. 30 (b.p.)

Unsern(n) fruntlichen(n)n dienst / und was wir liebs und wolgefallens vormugen zuvoran. / Edler und fester her(r), gunstiger freundt. /

Negst in ewrem(m) abwesen(n) hab wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out ich⌈ich wir wir superinscribed in place of crossed-out ich⌉ / uff unser superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ unser unser superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1533-07-01 — 1534-01-10, CIDTC IDL 6793, letter lost⌊schreiben(n)cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1533-07-01 — 1534-01-10, CIDTC IDL 6793, letter lost⌋ an euch von unserm(m) gunstig(en) freunde her(n) Raymund Fugger ⌊ReymundoRaymund Fugger ⌋, ewerm(m) bruder, gancz ein freuntlich cf. Raymund FUGGER to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1533-07-02 — 1534-01-10, CIDTC IDL 6794, letter lost⌊antwurtcf. Raymund FUGGER to Ioannes DANTISCUS 1533-07-02 — 1534-01-10, CIDTC IDL 6794, letter lost⌋ uberkomen(n), / das er zu frid ist gewest umb die dreyhundert ducatn(n) uff disse zceit den ewern(n) zu beczalen(n). / Das wir so vorschafft / und dem(m) nu genug geschen, / derhalbn(n) wir euch mit hochem herczlichem fleis dancken(n), das ir uns so lange gewartet / und mit uns gedult getragen(n). / Wer wir das widerumb um(m)b euch ader die ewerm(m)nn(n) overwritten⌈nn(n)nn(n) overwritten⌉ um(m)er mugen(n) beschulden(n) und freuntlich vordynen(n), / erbitt wir uns willig. / Wollen(n) ouch vil ehr und woltat uns bewisen nu(m)mer vorgessen(n), / bittend disse beygebund(en) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to [Bartholomäus WELSER] Löbau (Lubawa), 1534-01-11, CIDTC IDL 1093⌊briffcf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to [Bartholomäus WELSER] Löbau (Lubawa), 1534-01-11, CIDTC IDL 1093⌋ her(n) Bartholomäus Welser (*1488 – †1561), German merchant and banker, head of the Augsburg based Welser merchant company, which granted large loans to Emperor Charles V, who ennobled Welser in 1532. In 1528 he received from the Spanish Crown the rights of supremacy in Venezuela. In the following years his company monopolised the import and export trade of this country. The property right to Venezuela was taken from the Welsers in 1556 and went to the Spanish Crown (ADB, Bd. 41, 684-686)⌊Bartol paper damaged⌈[ol]ol paper damaged⌉BCz, 244, p. 29 (t.p.)me WelserBartholomäus Welser (*1488 – †1561), German merchant and banker, head of the Augsburg based Welser merchant company, which granted large loans to Emperor Charles V, who ennobled Welser in 1532. In 1528 he received from the Spanish Crown the rights of supremacy in Venezuela. In the following years his company monopolised the import and export trade of this country. The property right to Venezuela was taken from the Welsers in 1556 and went to the Spanish Crown (ADB, Bd. 41, 684-686)⌋ lossen antwurten. / Es ist nichts dan superinscribed in place of crossed-out das⌈das dan dan superinscribed in place of crossed-out das⌉ freundt, brive in Spain (Hispania)⌊HispanienSpain (Hispania)⌋ zu schick(en) im puntel. / Hiemit Gote dem almechtigen(n) in langeweriger gesuntheit und glukselig(en) zu nemen(n) on the margin⌈in langeweriger gesuntheit und glukselig(en) zu nemen(n)in langeweriger gesuntheit und glukselig(en) zu nemen(n) on the margin⌉ befholen(n). /

Dat(um) uff unserm(m) slosse Löbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌊LobauLöbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌋, den XI Januarii anno d(omi)ni 1534.

BCz, 1595, p. 780

Dem Hochwurdigen Fursten und Heren, herrn 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 Ermland⌊Johann bischofen zu Culmen(se)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 Ermland⌋ und administrator des Pomesania diocese (dioecesis Pomesaniensis)⌊bistumbs PamezanPomesania diocese (dioecesis Pomesaniensis)⌋, meinen genedigen herrn

Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CrockaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋

BCz, 1595, p. 779

Hochwirdiger Furst, gnediger her. /

Ewern F(urstlich) G(naden) sein mein underthanig willig dienst zuvoran beraidt. /

Ewer F(urstlich) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1535-07-26, CIDTC IDL 7425, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1535-07-26, CIDTC IDL 7425, letter lost⌋ mir yetzo gethann das datum stet den sechsundzwainzigsten tag Iulii hab ich empfangen und darin vernommen, / wie ich dan solchs von meinem diener Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jorgen HegelGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋ auch verstanden, / das Ewer F(urstlich) G(naden) mich mit ainen verschin wildnis oel verort haben. / Darumb ich Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) underthenigen danck sag, / mit erbiettung, wo ich das umb Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) verdienen khann. / Sollen Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) mich gantz willig finden. / Thue mich hiemit Ewrn F(urstlich) G(naden) bevelchen. /

Datum Weißenhorn , town in southern Germany, Bavaria, 17 km SE of Ulm⌊WeissenhornWeißenhorn , town in southern Germany, Bavaria, 17 km SE of Ulm⌋, am funfzehenden tag des monats Septembris anno etc. XXXV-t(en).

E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) unterdeniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

BCz, 244, p.55 (t.p.)

Freuntlichn grues / und was ich superinscribed in place of crossed-out wir euch⌈wir euch ich ich superinscribed in place of crossed-out wir euch⌉ liebs un(n)d wolgefallens zu thun vermagk superinscribed in place of crossed-out vermugen⌈vermugen vermagk vermagk superinscribed in place of crossed-out vermugen⌉ zuvoran(n). Edler, ehrfester h(e)r, gunstiger freundt.

Mir ist negst ein text damaged⌈[n]n text damaged⌉ freuntlich cf. Anton FUGGER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Weißenhorn , 1535-09-15, CIDTC IDL 3751⌊schreibencf. Anton FUGGER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Weißenhorn , 1535-09-15, CIDTC IDL 3751⌋ von euch zukomen, dat(um) aus text damaged⌈[s]s text damaged⌉ Weißenhorn , town in southern Germany, Bavaria, 17 km SE of Ulm⌊WeysbachWeißenhorn , town in southern Germany, Bavaria, 17 km SE of Ulm⌋, den XV Septembr(is), / dar innen mir vor text damaged⌈[or]or text damaged⌉ das feslein wiltny written over i⌈iyy written over i⌉s ol gedanckt wird, / welchs text damaged⌈[s]s text damaged⌉ unnoth gewest, / dan ich vor vil woltat mir bewisn text damaged⌈[n]n text damaged⌉ ich mich euch superinscribed⌈eucheuch superinscribed⌉ erkenne vil mher euch schuldig zu sein. Woln gern(n), das sich zeit muge ich mein danckparheit mit text damaged⌈[it]it text damaged⌉ der tath statlichem mall on the margin⌈statlichem mallstatlichem mall on the margin⌉ mocht beweisen, / die dreyhundert duc(aten) [...] text damaged⌈[...][...] text damaged⌉ der selbig(en) wirde, / die ich euch so lange zceit[1] geblibn(n), / s[...] text damaged⌈[...][...] text damaged⌉ ich dis mol gen Thorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊ThornThorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ ewrm(m) diner, Georg Mülich From 1509 Fuggers' factor in Milan, Wrocław (Ger. Breslau) and Toruń (Ger. Thorn). (Reinhard W., Häberlein M., Augsburger Eliten des 16. Jahrhunderts: Prosopographie wirtschaftflicher und politischer Führungsgruppen 1500-1620, 1996)⌊Jorg(en) Mulich[...] text damaged⌈[...][...] text damaged⌉Georg Mülich From 1509 Fuggers' factor in Milan, Wrocław (Ger. Breslau) and Toruń (Ger. Thorn). (Reinhard W., Häberlein M., Augsburger Eliten des 16. Jahrhunderts: Prosopographie wirtschaftflicher und politischer Führungsgruppen 1500-1620, 1996)⌋, widerzulegen und zu beczalen(n) mit grossemm written over r⌈rm(m)mm written over r⌉ dancksagen text damaged⌈[gen]gen text damaged⌉, das ir so lange an erkein interesse mit mir gedu[...] text damaged⌈[...][...] text damaged⌉ habt getrag(en). / Wor ich das umb euch und die ewrn(n) umer(r) werd wissen fruntlich zuvordinen und ir beschulden(n), / erbeut ich mich phlichtig und willig. / Got dem almechtig(en) in langweriger gesuntheit und gluck text damaged⌈[ck]ck text damaged⌉seligem zu nhemen(n) befholen(n).

Dat(um) aus mey(ne)m slosse Löbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌊LobauLöbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌋, den IIII Ianuarii M D XXXVI.

[1] there is only the dot in the place of the i in zceit

AAWO, AB, D.93, f. [4] missed in numbering after f. 26

Dem Hochwirdigen Fursten / unnd Herrn(n), / herren 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 Ermland⌊Johann bischoven zu Culmen(n)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 Ermland⌋ / unnd administrator des Pomesania diocese (dioecesis Pomesaniensis)⌊bistumbs PomezanPomesania diocese (dioecesis Pomesaniensis)⌋, / meinem gnedigen herren(n) /

AAWO, AB, D.93, f. 21r

Hochwirdiger Furst, / gnediger herr. /

Ewrn Furstlichn Gnaden seyen mein guetwillig dienst allzeit zuvoran berait. /

Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Löbau (Lubawa), 1536-01-04, CIDTC IDL 1393⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Löbau (Lubawa), 1536-01-04, CIDTC IDL 1393⌋ mir yetzo getan des datum stet zu Löbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌊LabawLöbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌋ den vierten tag Ianuarii / hab ich empfangen / unnd daraus vernomen, / das E(uer) F(urstlich) G(naden) die dreuhundert(!) ducat(en) oder den wert, / meinem diener Georg Mülich From 1509 Fuggers' factor in Milan, Wrocław (Ger. Breslau) and Toruń (Ger. Thorn). (Reinhard W., Häberlein M., Augsburger Eliten des 16. Jahrhunderts: Prosopographie wirtschaftflicher und politischer Führungsgruppen 1500-1620, 1996)⌊Jorgen MuelichGeorg Mülich From 1509 Fuggers' factor in Milan, Wrocław (Ger. Breslau) and Toruń (Ger. Thorn). (Reinhard W., Häberlein M., Augsburger Eliten des 16. Jahrhunderts: Prosopographie wirtschaftflicher und politischer Führungsgruppen 1500-1620, 1996)⌋ zu Thorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊ThornThorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ zu erlegen verordnet, / der zuversicht, er werde die also emphanngen haben. / Des bedannckens ist gegen mir nit von notten, / dann ich E(uer) F(urstlich) G(naden) weitter gedient hab, / unnd warinn ich E(uer) F(urstlich) G(naden) weitter gediehen kan, / bin ich zuthuen / noch erputtig / unnd genaigt. /

Mein gnediger herr / marggraf Johann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt ⌊Johann Albrecht zu BrandenburgJohann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt ⌋ stathalter etc. ist vor acht tagen zu Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, / daselbst ich bey seinen f(urstlich) g(naden) geweset, / die ist auf dem zug hinein zu 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 Castile⌊kay(serliche)n m(aiestät)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 Castile⌋ gen Naples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of Campania⌊NeaplasNaples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of Campania⌋, / oder Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋, / daselbst ir m(aiestät) yetzo sein wirdet. / Deshalben ich Ewren F(urstlich) G(naden) brief, / seinen Johann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt ⌊f(urstlich) g(naden)Johann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt ⌋ an 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 Castile⌊kay(serliche)n m(ajestät)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 Castile⌋ hof hinein schickh. / Das wolt ich E(uer) F(urstlich) G(naden) dienstlicher meinung nit verhalten. /

Thue mich hiemit Ewrn F(urstlich) G(naden) undertheniglich bevelchen. /

Datum Schmiechen, market town in southern Germany, Bavaria, 5 km S of Augsburg⌊SchmichenSchmiechen, market town in southern Germany, Bavaria, 5 km S of Augsburg⌋, / am XXI tag Februarii / anno etc. XXXVI.

E(wr) G(naden) gutwilliger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 38r (b.p.)

Unsern freuntlichn(n) grues, / und was wir vil liebs wolgefallens vormug(en) zuvoran(n). / Erbarer ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉, ehrnfester(r) her, gunstiger freundt. /

Von weg(en) der alten freuntschafft wisse wir mit unsern(n) briven(n) zu nymants, dan zu Ew(e)r Herligheit, / der zuvorsicht, sich nicht werde besveren / zu befhelen den(n) iren solche brive zu antwurtn(n) und furdren, do hin sie gehoren(n). / Der wegen wir E(wer) H(erlighei)t vil schuldig und pflichtig wollenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉wollen(n)wollenn superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ sein, / gancz gewilliger solchs umb E(wer) H(erlighei)t widerum(m)b freuntlich zu beschulden. / Ouch wolte wir E(wer) H(erlighei)t nicht bergen, / das, so wir negst im Diet of Poland ⌊reichstage der Kron PolenDiet of Poland ⌋ zu Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊KrakoCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋ gewest / und superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉undund superinscribed in place of crossed-out ...⌉ uns von viler woltath wegen uns von E(wer) H(erlighei)t bewisen, / Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jorg(en) HegelGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋, E(wer) H(erlighei)t diner AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 38v erboten(n), / so was wer bey ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)t und den h(e)rn superinscribed⌈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 Austria⌊ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)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⌋ und den h(e)rnbey ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)t und den h(e)rn superinscribed⌉ zu thun, E(wer) H(erlighei)t und den iren(n) [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ guth(en), / uns sold ansprechn(n) etc. Do nebn(n) uns ouch ane [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ sverheit on the margin⌈sverheitsverheit on the margin⌉ solde ankomen(n), / wan solchs von noten(n) in die [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ und zu 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 Austria⌊ko(nigliche)r m(ajeste)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⌋ und andren h(e)rn on the margin⌈und andren h(e)rnund andren h(e)rn on the margin⌉ uns zu begebn(n), / Ew(e)r H(erlighei)t beste [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ schaffen und furdren(n), / in welchen(n) erbittn(n) w[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ beharren(n) / und Got geb, das superinscribed⌈dasdas superinscribed⌉ es num(m)er not sey, de[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ so genczlich nochkomen(n) wollen(n). / Das sol sich E(wer) H(erlighei)t vortraulich zu uns vorsehen, / dan der selbt(en) E(wer) H(erlighei)t vil liebs und freuntlichs diensts mit der ta[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ zu erczeg(en), / sey wir schuldig und willig. / Es hidden by binding⌈[s]s hidden by binding⌉ hot uns ouch nicht wenig mher alse zuvor Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jorg HegelGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋, E(wer) H(erlighei)t negst zu Krako on the margin⌈negst zu Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊KrakoCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋negst zu Krako on the margin⌉ verpflicht gemacht, uns superinscribed⌈unsuns superinscribed⌉ mit ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ einer [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉chen sum(m)a gelts ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉, die wir im dissen briv superinscribed in place of crossed-out diss mol⌈diss mol im dissen briv[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ im dissen briv superinscribed in place of crossed-out diss mol⌉ w[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ erlegen und zuschick(en), vorlegt, / do vor wir ouch hidden by binding⌈[ch]ch hidden by binding⌉ E(wer) H(erlighei)t fast grossen danck wissen und sag(en) / und hidden by binding⌈[nd]nd hidden by binding⌉ umb E(wer) H(erlighei)t zu beschulden nicht wollen under[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉sen, / die wir Gothe in langwerig(e)r gesuntheit hidden by binding⌈[t]t hidden by binding⌉ und glukselig(en) zu nemen(n) befelen(n), / bittend unse[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ gunstiger freundt wolt sein und bleibn(n). /

Da[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ uff etc. ut sup(ra) XVI Martii 1537.[1].

[1] Dat(um) uff etc. ut sup(ra) XVI Martii 1537, ms ut supra hidden by binding⌈[upra]upra hidden by binding⌉, see IDL 4009

AAWO, AB, D.94, f. 122r

Hochwirdiger Furst, / genediger herr. /

Eurn Gnaden / seien mein ganntz willig dienst / mit fleis zu voran berait. /

E(uer) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1537-08-06, CIDTC IDL 7427, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1537-08-06, CIDTC IDL 7427, letter lost⌋ des datum sechs Augusti / hab ich empfangen / unnd was betrifft E(uer) G(naden) pistumb, wo die sach ain furganng wurde haben, / das Got geb, / will ich darin thon, / als E(uer) G(naden) vertrauen zue mir stat. Das öll, so mir E(uer) G(naden) geschickt, / sag ich dero gantz fleißig danckh. / Will das mit guten freunden, / von E(uer) G(naden) wegen vertzeren. /

Thue mich hiemit E(uer) F(urstlich) G(naden) gantz dinstlich bevelhen. /

Datum Schmiechen, market town in southern Germany, Bavaria, 5 km S of Augsburg⌊SchmichenSchmiechen, market town in southern Germany, Bavaria, 5 km S of Augsburg⌋, den 9 tag des monats Octobris / anno etc. XXXVII. /

E(uer) F(urstlich) G(naden) unterdeniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

AAWO, AB, D.95, f. 6v

Dem Hochwirdigen Fursten und Hernn, hern 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 Ermland⌊Johan bischoven zu CulmenseeIoannes 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⌋, / meinem gnedigen herrn.

AAWO, AB, D.95, f. 6r

Hochwirdiger Furst, / gnedig(er) her. /

Ewer F(urstlich) G(naden) sein mein gantz underthanig willig dienst zuvor berait. /

Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) / cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Löbau (Lubawa), 1537-11-16, CIDTC IDL 6795, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Löbau (Lubawa), 1537-11-16, CIDTC IDL 6795, letter lost⌋ des datum Löbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌊LobawLöbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌋, den sechzehenden tag verschinen monats Novembris ist mir worden, / daraus underthanigest vernomen, / wie nur dan mein diener Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jorg HegelGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋ auch davon schreibet, / dass er gen Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ bevolchen hat, / dass geltt fur die zwo expeditiones zu bezahlen, / dass wirtt also geschehen. / Gott verleih E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) / lang leben, / dass dieselbig mog in frieden lang jar und zu der saligkeit niessen. /

Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) / hat mir geschicktt ein verley wildnuss oel, / die wil ich mit meinen guett(en) hern und freunden von Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) wegen in freuden verzehren, / und E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) dabei in löstl(ich) gedenck(en), / deren ich mich hiemit underthanig bevelch(en) thue. /

Geben zu Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, den 13-t(en) tag Ianuarii anno etc. 1538-t(en).

E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) unterdeniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

BCz, 1597, p. 676

Dem Hochwirdigen Fursten und Herrn, herrn 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 Ermland⌊Johan bischoven zu ErmelandIoannes 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⌋ / auf Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeylspergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋ 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 Poland⌊PreussenPrussia, 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⌋, / meinem g(nedigen) herrn

BCz, 1597, p. 673

Hochwirdiger Furst, Genediger Herr. /

E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) sein mein underthanig willig dienst alltzeit zuvoran beraidt.

E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1539-04-21, CIDTC IDL 7424, letter lost⌊schreybencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1539-04-21, CIDTC IDL 7424, letter lost⌋ des datum ainundzweyntzig april in Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeylsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋ hab ich mit dem veslin wiltins ol(?), so E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) meinem diener Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jorgen HegelGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋ gen Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CrocaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋ gesandt / und er mir von dannen alher geschickt, empfangen. / Sag derselben E(wer) F(urstlich) Gnaden underthenigen danck / mit erbietung solches und E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) underthanig zuverdienen. /

Den buntel brief von E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) an meinen gnedigen hern Johan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌊episcopum LundensemJohan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌋ lautend, / hette ich seiner f(urstlich) g(naden) zugeschickt, dieweyl aber sein f(urstlich) g(naden) auf sechtzehen praeteriti / von Brussels (Bruxellae), city in the Low Countries, Duchy of Brabant, since the regency of Mary of Hungary the capital of the Habsburg Netherlands, today the capital of Belgium⌊BrusselBrussels (Bruxellae), city in the Low Countries, Duchy of Brabant, since the regency of Mary of Hungary the capital of the Habsburg Netherlands, today the capital of Belgium⌋ per Spain (Hispania)⌊IspaniaSpain (Hispania)⌋ zu 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 Castile⌊kay(serlicher) m(ajestät)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 Castile⌋ postirt, / und iner vier oder funf wuchen gewislich widerum hieaussen sein soll, / hab ich dieselben bey meinen handen behalten. / Dan ich besorgt, dieselben möchten hochgemeltte Johan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌊LundensemJohan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌋ nit unterwegs antreffen / und sich die sach mit der weranthwurtung mindeste lenger verziehen. So bald aber Johan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌊sein f(urstlich) g(naden)Johan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)⌋ heraus kompt, / sollen die derselben on verzug zugestellt werden. /

Daß aller weld ich E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) auf derselben schreiben underthaniger meinung nit verhalte. / Thue mich hiemit E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) underthanig bevelchen.

Datum Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, den andern tag Iunii anno etc. XXXIX-t(en).

E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) unterdeniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

BCz, 1597, p. 1018

Dem Hochwirdigen Fursten und Herren, / hern 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 Ermland⌊Johann bischove(n) zu ErmelantIoannes 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⌋ etc., meinem gnedigen herrn /

Auf Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HegelspergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋ 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 Poland⌊PreussenPrussia, 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⌋

Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CracaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋

BCz, 1597, p. 1015

Hochwirdiger Furst, / gnediger her. /

Euren Furstlichen Gnaden seind mein underthenig willig dienst zuvoran beraitt. /

Eurer F(urstlich) G(naden) schreiben mir yetzo gethan, / hab ich sambt zwayen briefen, / der ain an meinen gnedigen herren marggraf Johann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt ⌊Johan(n) AlbrechtenJohann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt ⌋, / und der ander an herr(e)n Cornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite, diplomat in the Habsburgs' service; close friend of Ioannes Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V of Habsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)⌊Cornelium ScepperumCornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite, diplomat in the Habsburgs' service; close friend of Ioannes Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V of Habsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)⌋, / 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 Castile⌊kay(serlicher) m(ajestät)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 Castile⌋ rat lauttende, / empfangen, / die will ich an ire gehorige ort schickhen / und, so antwurt darauf gefellt, / meine(n) diener Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jorgen HegelGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋ gen Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CracaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋ schickhen./

Das wiltnus ol so Eur F(urstlich) G(naden) bemelten Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jorgen HegelGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋ / mir zu schickhen / zuegestellt, / nemb ich also von Euren F(urstlich) G(naden) zu underthenigem danckh an. / Warinn ich dann Euren F(urstlich) G(naden) auch underthenig dienst ertzaigen kan, / das bin ich zethuen beraitt. /

Thue mich hiemit Euren F(urstlich) G(naden) underthenigklich bevelchen./

Dat(um) Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, am dreyzehenden tag Aprilis anno etc. im viertzigisten.

E(uer) F(urstlich) G(naden) unterdeniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

BCz, 1599, p. 70

Dem hochwirdigen fursten und herren / hern 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 Ermland⌊Johann bischoven zu ErmelandtIoannes 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⌋ / meinem gnedigen herrn.

Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeylspergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋ 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 Poland⌊PreussenPrussia, 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⌋

BCz, 1599, p. 67

Hochwirdiger Furst, Gnediger Herr. /

Euren Furstlichen Gnaden seind mein underthenig willig dienst zuvoran beraitt. /

Eurer F(urstlich) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1540-09-17, CIDTC IDL 7422, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1540-09-17, CIDTC IDL 7422, letter lost⌋ mir gethan des datum steet den sibenzehenden tag Septembris hab ich sambt ainem gepundt brief gen Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ gehörig empfangen, / mit begeer, / das ich denselben gen Rom schickhn / und darzue hundert ducatn zu betzaln verordnen wolle. / Ferers innhalte, / mit angehenckhten eurer F(urstlich) G(naden) gnedigem erpietn vernom(m)en / und wiewohl ich nun aus allerlai bewegnusse die handlungn und welel zu Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ abgestölt, / yedoch auf eurer F(urstlich) G(naden) gnedige ansuechen und derselben zu undertheniger wilfahrung, / hab ich eurer F(urstlich) G(naden) brief an eurer F(urstlich) G(naden) oheim und schwestersun hern Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊Casparus HanauKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ zu Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ lauttende hinein gesandt und verordnet, / ime hundert ducat(e)n gegen seiner quittung zu bezahlen. /

Das wolt ich eurn F(urstlich) G(naden), / dero ich zu dienen willig bin, / undertheniger meinung nit verhalt(e)n. / Mit undertheniger bitt, / wo meine sachn an eur F(urstlich) G(naden) gelangen wurden, / eur F(urstlich) G(naden) wolle die in gnedigem bevelh und furdrung haben. / Das umb eur F(urstlich) G(naden) will ich dazuverdienen willig erfunden werden. / Thue mich hiemit euren F(urstlich) G(naden) underthenigklichn bevelhen. /

Datum Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, am neundtn tag Novembris / anno etc. XLI.

E(uer) F(urstlich) G(naden) unterdeniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

BCz, 1595, p. 346

Dem hochwirdigen fursten und hern, / hern 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 Ermland⌊Johann bischoven zu ErmelandtIoannes 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⌋, / meinem gnedigen hern etc.

Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋

BCz, 1595, p. 343

Hochwirdiger furst, / gnediger herr. /

Ewer F(urstlich) G(naden) seyn mein underthenig willig dienst zuvor an berai stain⌈[i]i stain⌉t. /

Ew(e)r F(urstlich) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1541-07-21, CIDTC IDL 7384, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1541-07-21, CIDTC IDL 7384, letter lost⌋ mir detzo gethan des datum steet zu Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋ den XXI Iulii / hab ich sambt zwayen briefen, / nemblich den cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Johann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 15[41]-07-[21], CIDTC IDL 2259⌊ainencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Johann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 15[41]-07-[21], CIDTC IDL 2259⌋ an mein g(naden) herrn Johann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt ⌊marggraff Johann AlbrechtenJohann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt ⌋, / den cf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to [Nicolas PERRENOT de Granvelle] Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1541-07-21, CIDTC IDL 2469⌊anderncf. [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to [Nicolas PERRENOT de Granvelle] Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1541-07-21, CIDTC IDL 2469⌋ an Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle (*1484 – †1550), doctor of both canon and civil law, one of the most trusted advisors of Emperor Charles V, in 1519 entered the service of Charles V, in 1521 took part in the Habsburg-French negotiations in Calais, in 1529 in peace negotiations with the Roman Curia and the Italian states, and later, in 1538, in the conference of Nice between Charles V and Francis I; prominent official and advisor of Charles V and of Margaret of Austria in the administration of the County of Burgundy and of the Habsburg Netherlands, collaborator of Chancellor Gattinara, 1530 secretary of State for German and Netherlandish affairs and Chancellor of the Kingdom of Sicily and Naples (he replaced Gattinara after his death in the position of Grand Chancellor, although not using the title); imperial envoy to France (several times up to 1528) (CE, vol. 3, p. 68-70; DURME 1964; ANTONY 2006)⌊herrn von GranvellaNicolas Perrenot de Granvelle (*1484 – †1550), doctor of both canon and civil law, one of the most trusted advisors of Emperor Charles V, in 1519 entered the service of Charles V, in 1521 took part in the Habsburg-French negotiations in Calais, in 1529 in peace negotiations with the Roman Curia and the Italian states, and later, in 1538, in the conference of Nice between Charles V and Francis I; prominent official and advisor of Charles V and of Margaret of Austria in the administration of the County of Burgundy and of the Habsburg Netherlands, collaborator of Chancellor Gattinara, 1530 secretary of State for German and Netherlandish affairs and Chancellor of the Kingdom of Sicily and Naples (he replaced Gattinara after his death in the position of Grand Chancellor, although not using the title); imperial envoy to France (several times up to 1528) (CE, vol. 3, p. 68-70; DURME 1964; ANTONY 2006)⌋ laut ende, / empfangen. / Die hab ich nemlich meinem g(nedigen) herrn Johann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt ⌊marggraff Johann AlbrechtenJohann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt ⌋ gen Hall (Halla ad Oenum), town in Austria, Tyrol, on the Inn river 10 km E of Innsbruck⌊HallHall (Halla ad Oenum), town in Austria, Tyrol, on the Inn river 10 km E of Innsbruck⌋ alda sein f(urtlich) g(naden) detzo hof haltet, / unnd den anderen bemelten Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle (*1484 – †1550), doctor of both canon and civil law, one of the most trusted advisors of Emperor Charles V, in 1519 entered the service of Charles V, in 1521 took part in the Habsburg-French negotiations in Calais, in 1529 in peace negotiations with the Roman Curia and the Italian states, and later, in 1538, in the conference of Nice between Charles V and Francis I; prominent official and advisor of Charles V and of Margaret of Austria in the administration of the County of Burgundy and of the Habsburg Netherlands, collaborator of Chancellor Gattinara, 1530 secretary of State for German and Netherlandish affairs and Chancellor of the Kingdom of Sicily and Naples (he replaced Gattinara after his death in the position of Grand Chancellor, although not using the title); imperial envoy to France (several times up to 1528) (CE, vol. 3, p. 68-70; DURME 1964; ANTONY 2006)⌊herrn GranvellaNicolas Perrenot de Granvelle (*1484 – †1550), doctor of both canon and civil law, one of the most trusted advisors of Emperor Charles V, in 1519 entered the service of Charles V, in 1521 took part in the Habsburg-French negotiations in Calais, in 1529 in peace negotiations with the Roman Curia and the Italian states, and later, in 1538, in the conference of Nice between Charles V and Francis I; prominent official and advisor of Charles V and of Margaret of Austria in the administration of the County of Burgundy and of the Habsburg Netherlands, collaborator of Chancellor Gattinara, 1530 secretary of State for German and Netherlandish affairs and Chancellor of the Kingdom of Sicily and Naples (he replaced Gattinara after his death in the position of Grand Chancellor, although not using the title); imperial envoy to France (several times up to 1528) (CE, vol. 3, p. 68-70; DURME 1964; ANTONY 2006)⌋ auff Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), city in northern Italy⌊MaylandMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), city in northern Italy⌋, alda er bey 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 Castile⌊kay(serlicher) m(ajestät)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 Castile⌋ iezo sein solle, / gesandt, / der zuversicht sollen also gewiss geantwurt werden. / Das wolt ich Ewer F(urstlich) G(naden), dero ich dienen willig bin, / undertheniger mainung nit verhalten. / Tue mich hiemit Ewern F(urstlich) G(naden) undertheniglich bevehlen. /

Datum Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, am XX-ten tag Augusti anno etc. XLI.

E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) undertheniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ s(ub)s(cripsi)t

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Dem hochwirdigen fursten und herren herren 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 Ermland⌊Johan bischoffen zu ErmelandtIoannes 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⌋ / auf Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HegelspergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋ 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 Poland⌊PreissenPrussia, 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⌋ etc. meinem gnedigen herrn /

Auff Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CrackaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋ schick(en)

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Hochwirdiger furst, gnediger herr.

Ewer Furstlichen Gnaden sein mein undertanig gantz guetwillig dienst zuvvoran berayt. /

Ewer G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1541-09-23, CIDTC IDL 7386, letter lost⌊schreybencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER 1541-09-23, CIDTC IDL 7386, letter lost⌋ des dattum 23 Septembris hab ich erst newlicher tag empfanngen. / Damit hat mein diener Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jerg HeglGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋ auch zu geschickt, / das gepuett breff an Ewer G(naden) Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊oheimenKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ gen Rom lautend, welches ich auch schon gen Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ gesandt. Unnd das forter gewisslich zu iberandtwurten bevelch gegeben hab. /

So hab ich vor 14 tagen auff Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jorgen HeglsGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋ von Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CrackaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋ schreyben gen Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ geschriben / und ordnung geben Ewer G(naden) oheimen herrn Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊Casparn HanawKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ fur die hundert ducaten so Jerg Hegl zu Cracka von Ewer F(urstlich) G(naden) inhannden hat, nach geprauch den wordt zu bezahlen, / unnd dargegen quittungen zuempfachen. / Das wolt ich Ewer F(urstlich) G(naden), der ich mich bevelchen und zu dienen gantz willig erpieten thue, in underthenigkeit nit verhalten./

Dattum Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, den XIIII tag November anno etc. im XLI.

E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) undertheniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋

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Dem Hochwirdigen Fursten / und Herren(n), / herren 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 Ermland⌊Johann Bischoven zu ErmelanndtIoannes 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⌋ / auf Heilsperg in Preiss(e)n, / meinem gnedigen herren(n)

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Hochwirdiger Furst, / Genediger Herr. /

Ewrn Furstlichen Gnaden(n) sein mein underthenig / willig dienst zuvoran berait. /

Ewr F(urstlichen) G(nade) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1542-09-04, CIDTC IDL 7287, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1542-09-04, CIDTC IDL 7287, letter lost⌋ / des datum stet Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den vierdten tag Septembris, hab ich emphanngen(n). Unnd daraus Ewr F(urstlichen) G(naden)n begern, / das ich derselben Anna von Höfen (Anna Reyneck, Anna Flachsbinder), sister of Ioannes Dantiscus, wife of Johann Hannau Sr and, after his death, of Johann Reyneck⌊schwesterAnna von Höfen (Anna Reyneck, Anna Flachsbinder), sister of Ioannes Dantiscus, wife of Johann Hannau Sr and, after his death, of Johann Reyneck⌋ sun / Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊Caspar(e)n HannawenKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ zu Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ / ainhundert / unnd funfczig ducaten(n) bezalen lassen. / Die Ewr F(urstliche) G(nade) mir widerumb zu Thorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊ThornThorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ / oder 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 League⌊TaunczkeGdańsk (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⌋ erlegen lassen wellen etc. mit weiter(e)m innhalt vernomen. /

Dieweil ich dann Ewrn F(urstlichen) G(nade) zu diennen(n) / unnd underthenigen willen zubeweisen, sonder genaigt / unnd willig pin. / So wil ich gen Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ schreib(e)n / unnd ordnung geben(n), / das gedachtem Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊Casparn Hannawen(n)Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ ainhundert / unnd funfczig ducaten beczalt werden sollen(n). / Das wolt ich Ewrm F(urstlichen) G(naden) dero ich zudienen(n) willig pin / undertheniger, mainung nit verhalten(n).

Datum Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, am XIte(n) tag Octobris, anno etc. XLII. /

E(wr) F(urstlichen) G(nade) unterdeniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ s(ub)s(cripsit)

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Dem hochwirdigen fursten und herrn / herrn 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 Ermland⌊Johann bischoven zu ErmelandIoannes 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⌋ / auff Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeylspergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋ 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 Poland⌊PreussenPrussia, 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⌋, / meinem gnedigen herren/

Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CracawCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋

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Hochwirdiger Furst, / Gnediger Herr. /

Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) seyen mein underthenig gutwillig dienst zuvor. /

E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Thorn (Toruń), 1543-04-19, CIDTC IDL 7291, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Thorn (Toruń), 1543-04-19, CIDTC IDL 7291, letter lost⌋ des datum Thorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊ThornThorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌋, den XVIIII Aprillis, hab ich empfangen und daruß Ewr G(naden) begern (was sy ir zutzeitn hundert in zwayhundert dukaten gen Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RhomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ zue machen / benottigt, / das ich sy damit nit lassen, / sonder von alter kuntschafft wegen wilfarn wolte) vernomen. / Daruff fuege ich Ewrn G(naden) underdienstlich zuvernemen, / das ich ewrn F(urstlich) G(naden) gleichwoll in sollichem und mererm zue dienen gutwillig und genaigt were. / Aber herr Quirinus Galler (†1543), a merchant from Passau and the Fuggers' agent in Rome; scribe of the Roman Rota and notary of the Roman Curia (RC, No. 443, 479, 485; NOVA 1981, p. 355-372 )⌊Quirin GallerQuirinus Galler (†1543), a merchant from Passau and the Fuggers' agent in Rome; scribe of the Roman Rota and notary of the Roman Curia (RC, No. 443, 479, 485; NOVA 1981, p. 355-372 )⌋, / der mir ain guete zeit here meine sachen in Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RhomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ verwalten, hat mir verschiner zeit geschrieben, / das er sich von Rhom und heraus in Germany (Germania, Niemcy)⌊TeutschlandeGermany (Germania, Niemcy)⌋ zuthuen willens. / Wie ich dann achte, / er schon uf dem weg sye, / derhalben ich daselbe alle meine sachen uffgehebe, / und wirde hinfuro an zue Rhom nit aigen leut noch gelt mer halten. / Wa aber ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) etwas bedurffen, / und derselben gelegen sein wurden, / gelt zue Venice (Venezia, Venetiae), city in northeastern Italy, capital of the Republic of Venice⌊VenedigVenice (Venezia, Venetiae), city in northeastern Italy, capital of the Republic of Venice⌋ antzenemen, / will ich ewrn F(urstlich) G(naden) hinfuro an wie biß here gern dienen und söllich gellt E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) zue Venedig durch meine leut ußrichten und bezahlen lassen, / wenn sy das verordnen./

So melden Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) verrer, sy habe Johann Breden (Hans Preden) (†after 1545), factor of the Fuggers in Gdańsk (AT 13, p. 187; p. 153, footnote 49)⌊Hansen PredenJohann Breden (Hans Preden) (†after 1545), factor of the Fuggers in Gdańsk (AT 13, p. 187; p. 153, footnote 49)⌋, meinem diener die ainhundertfunffzig dukaten fur Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) oheimen herrn Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊Casparn HannawKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ in Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RhomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ bezalt, / wider erlegt, / das ist also guet. / Wolt ich ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) der ich mich underdienstlich thue bevelhen, / unverhalten nit lassen. /

Datum Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, den XXII tag Maii anno XLIII.

E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) unterdeniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

BCz, 1599, p. 354

Dem hochwirdigen fursten und herrn / herrn 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 Ermland⌊Johann bischoven zw ErmelandtIoannes 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⌋ auff Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeylspergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋ 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 Poland⌊PreyssnPrussia, 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⌋, / meinem genedigen herrn

BCz, 1599, p. 351

Hochwirdiger furst, genediger herr. /

E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) sein meine underthenig guetwillig dienst zuvor.

Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER before 1543-10-18, CIDTC IDL 7385, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER before 1543-10-18, CIDTC IDL 7385, letter lost⌋ und genedig begern bey meinem leuten zu Venice (Venezia, Venetiae), city in northeastern Italy, capital of the Republic of Venice⌊VenedigVenice (Venezia, Venetiae), city in northeastern Italy, capital of the Republic of Venice⌋ verordnung zethun, / wann E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) oheim, herr Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊Caspar HannowKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋, bey denselben umb ainhundert ducaten ansuechung thun und begern wurde. / Das fuer dieselben gegen seiner bekhantnus geraicht und furgestreckht werden, / auff sollich E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) genedig begern hab ich zu unndertheniger wilfarung meinem diener Christoph Mülich (Christoph Muelich, Christoph Mielich, Christoph Müelich) (*ca. 1493 – †after 1554), Fuggers' factor in Toledo (1518, 1528-1530), Rome (1524, 1536), Naples (1532), and Venice (doc. 1537-1546, 1548, 1552-1553); nephew of Jakob Fugger (GUMOWSKI 1929, p. 9-10; LIEB, p. 85; CUPPERI 2013 Beyond, p. 82-83)⌊Cristoff MuelichChristoph Mülich (Christoph Muelich, Christoph Mielich, Christoph Müelich) (*ca. 1493 – †after 1554), Fuggers' factor in Toledo (1518, 1528-1530), Rome (1524, 1536), Naples (1532), and Venice (doc. 1537-1546, 1548, 1552-1553); nephew of Jakob Fugger (GUMOWSKI 1929, p. 9-10; LIEB, p. 85; CUPPERI 2013 Beyond, p. 82-83)⌋ geen Venice (Venezia, Venetiae), city in northeastern Italy, capital of the Republic of Venice⌊VenedigVenice (Venezia, Venetiae), city in northeastern Italy, capital of the Republic of Venice⌋ geschriben und bevolchen, wann also gedachter E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊oheimKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ umb beruerte suma bey ime ansuchen wirdeth, / ime dieselben gegen seiner bekhanntnus zuerlegen und zuhannden zestellen. / Das wolt ich E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) auf derselben schreiben und genedig ansuchen undertheniglich nit verhalten. / Dann E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) underthenigen und gueten willen zuerczaigen bin ich gewilligt, / thue mich derselben hiemit underthenig bevelchen.

Datum Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, am 18-d(en) tag des monats Octobris anno etc. 43.

E(wer) F(urstlich) G(naden) undertheniger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ s(ub)s(cripsi)t.

BCz, 1599, p. 454

Dem hochwirdigen fursten / unnd herrn/ herrn 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 Ermland⌊Johann bischoven zu ErmelandtIoannes 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⌋ / unnd 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)⌊kuniglichen lande Preyssen ratsCouncil 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)⌋ president, / meinen gnedigen herrn /

Wrocław (Breslau, Vratislavia), city in southwestern Poland, on the Oder river, historical capital of Silesia, from 1526 ruled by the Habsburgs⌊BresslawWrocław (Breslau, Vratislavia), city in southwestern Poland, on the Oder river, historical capital of Silesia, from 1526 ruled by the Habsburgs⌋

BCz, 1599, p. 451

Hochwirdiger Furst. /

Ewrn Furstlichn Gnaden sein mein underthenig / willig dienst yeder zeit zuvor berait. /

Gnediger Herr. /

Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Braunsberg (Braniewo), 1544-08-07, CIDTC IDL 7423, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Braunsberg (Braniewo), 1544-08-07, CIDTC IDL 7423, letter lost⌋ des datum auf derselben schloss Braunsberg (Braniewo), town in Ermland (Warmia), 19 km NE of Elbing (Elbląg), port on the Vistula Lagoon, a member of the Hanseatic League⌊BraunsbergBraunsberg (Braniewo), town in Ermland (Warmia), 19 km NE of Elbing (Elbląg), port on the Vistula Lagoon, a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ den sibenden tag verschinen monats Augusti / hab ich emphanngen, / daraus, / das dieselb meinem diener Johann Breden (Hans Preden) (†after 1545), factor of the Fuggers in Gdańsk (AT 13, p. 187; p. 153, footnote 49)⌊Hansen PretenJohann Breden (Hans Preden) (†after 1545), factor of the Fuggers in Gdańsk (AT 13, p. 187; p. 153, footnote 49)⌋ zu 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 League⌊DanntzkhaGdańsk (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⌋ an den hundert ducaten, / so ich Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) öhem, / herren Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊Casparn HannawKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ zu Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ zu bezahlen verordnet, / achtzigk dukaten, / und noch an muntz ainhundert ducaten, / so ich auch über vorig hundert ducaten paper damaged⌈[en]en paper damaged⌉ gedachtem herren Casparn Hannaw zu Rom von Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) wegen yetzo zuzalen verordnen soll, / erlegen und zuestellen lassen, / er Hanns Pred aber sollich gelt, / weil er des von mir nit in bevelch hat, / nit annemen wellen, / mit gnedigem beger, / bey beruerttem meinem diener sollich gelt anzenemen, / und die hundert ducaten dem Hannaw zu Rom zu bezahlen / verschaffen. / Ferrers innhalts vernomen, / und wiewohl mir (wie ich Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) hievor auch verständigt) gar verlegen, / weil ich mich der handlungen in Italy (Italia)⌊YtaliaItaly (Italia)⌋ gar entschlagen, / sollich gellt zu Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ erlegen, / und zalen zelassen. / Noch dann derselben zu underthenigem gefallen, / weil ich verordnen, / das man gemeltem herren Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊Casparn HannawKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋ solliche ainhundert paper damaged⌈[t]t paper damaged⌉ ducaten in Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ erlegt, / und bezalt werden, / dergleichn paper damaged⌈[n]n paper damaged⌉ von Ewrn F(urstlich) G(naden) durch Johann Breden (Hans Preden) (†after 1545), factor of the Fuggers in Gdańsk (AT 13, p. 187; p. 153, footnote 49)⌊Hanns PredenJohann Breden (Hans Preden) (†after 1545), factor of the Fuggers in Gdańsk (AT 13, p. 187; p. 153, footnote 49)⌋ (welcher yetzo nit anhaim sonder am herreitten zu mir ist) wann er wie paper damaged⌈[ie]ie paper damaged⌉ anhaim kumbt, / die vorigen resierenden achtzig ducaten dergleichen yetzige hundert ducaten sollen angenomen / werden. / Wie dann Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) verrer an mich begern, / derselben Braunsberg Town Council ⌊burgermeister / unnd ratmannen der stat BraunspergBraunsberg Town Council ⌋ zwainzig centen dachkupfer / zu teckhung des kirchenthurns daselbst / durch Johann Breden (Hans Preden) (†after 1545), factor of the Fuggers in Gdańsk (AT 13, p. 187; p. 153, footnote 49)⌊Hanns PredenJohann Breden (Hans Preden) (†after 1545), factor of the Fuggers in Gdańsk (AT 13, p. 187; p. 153, footnote 49)⌋ geben / unnd sollich kupfer, / nemblich yedes jars ainhundert march preissisch, / bis die suma so es anlauffn paper damaged⌈[n]n paper damaged⌉ BCz, 1599, p. 452 wirt, / gar bezalt, / meiner zelassen. / Das wil ich als abschaiden Johann Breden (Hans Preden) (†after 1545), factor of the Fuggers in Gdańsk (AT 13, p. 187; p. 153, footnote 49)⌊Hanns PredsJohann Breden (Hans Preden) (†after 1545), factor of the Fuggers in Gdańsk (AT 13, p. 187; p. 153, footnote 49)⌋ / bey ime zubeschen / verordnen hidden by binding⌈[dnen]dnen hidden by binding⌉ unnd Ewrn F(urstlich) G(naden) yeder zeit underthenigen willen beweisen / bin ich berait. / Wolt ich Ewrn F(urstlich) G(naden) dero schreiben, / welcher ich mich auch underthenig hidden by binding⌈[nig]nig hidden by binding⌉ bevelhen thue, / nicht verhalten. /

Datum Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, XXVI-ten tag Septembris / anno DXLIIII.

E(wr) G(naden) gutwilliger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

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Dem Hochwirdigen Fursten und He paper damaged⌈[He]He paper damaged⌉rrn, / herrn 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 Ermland⌊Johann / bischofen zue Erme paper damaged⌈[e]e paper damaged⌉landtIoannes 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⌋, / 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)⌊kun(igliche)n lande Preusses RathsCouncil 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)⌋ president, / meinem gnedigen herrn /

Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CracaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋

Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilspergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋

AAWO, AB, D.97, f. 59r

Hochwirdiger Furst. /

Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) seyen mein underthenig willig dienst altzeit zuvor berait. /

Gnediger Herr.

Ewr F(urstlich) G(naden) cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1545-01-09, CIDTC IDL 7426, letter lost⌊schreibencf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Anton FUGGER Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1545-01-09, CIDTC IDL 7426, letter lost⌋ des datum stet Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilspergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, / den IX htag(!) Ianuarii hab ich empfangen und alles innhaltz vernomen. / Sag E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) umb die vereerung des wildprets unnd fisch, / gantz dienstlichen unnd vleissigen danckh / und wer der gar ob net gewest. /

Sovil dann die dreissig ducaten belangt, / So E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) meinem diener zue Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌊CracawCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland⌋ erlege lassen, / die ich dem Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊Nicolao FridwaldtNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋ zue Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊RhomRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋ zue bezahlen verordnet. / Fueg ich E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) zu vernemen, / das ich jetzo schreiben empfangen, / gemelter Nikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌊FridwaldtNikolaus Friedwald (Nikolaus Friedewald) (†1549), in 1547 he took part in the secret consultation in Dietrichswalde by reason of expected intervention of Reich in Prussia; mayor and burgrave of Elbing (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 292; ORACKI 1988, p. 239; FUCHS 3, p. 406)⌋, / ehe und mein comission brieff hinein komen tods verschiden ist, / also das er dise dreissig ducaten nit empfangen hat. / Sodann E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) soll dreissig ducaten dem herrn Kaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌊Caspar HannawKaspar Hannau (Gasparus Hannovius, Kacper Hannow) (*1519 – †1571), Dantiscus' nephew (son of Anna), doctor of both canon and civil law, friend of Marcin Kromer, Bishop of Ermland; his studies in Cracow (1536-1538), and later in Rome (1539-1548), were financed by his uncle; from 1545 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Dean of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; from 1547 Canon of Włocławek (ORACKI 1984, p. 84; KOPICZKO 2, p. 108-109)⌋, / oder jemands andern bezalt haben wellen, / das werden dieselb den Georg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌊Jorg HeglGeorg Hegel (†1547), the Thurzons' and later the Fuggers' factor in Cracow (worked for the Fuggers at least from 1521); supplier to the royal court in Cracow (PSB 9, p. 336)⌋ verstendigen, / wie dann E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) verrer begern, / gemeltem herrn Caspar Hannaw, wo er meine leut umb gelt ansuchen wurde, / ime dasselb erlegen zu lassen. / Ist an E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) mein bit, / dieselb wellen mir die suma, / wieviel ich ime zuebezalln verordnen soll benennen paper damaged⌈[nen]nen paper damaged⌉ [...] paper damaged⌈[...][...] paper damaged⌉l dero verordnung wolg beschehen. / Wolt E(wr) F(urstlich) G(naden) ich, / dero ich mich diennstlich bevelhen thue, / uff derselben schreiben zue antwurt nit verhalten. /

Datum Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌊AugspurgAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria⌋, den XXVIII htag(!) Februarii / anno etc. XLV-t(en).

E(wr) G(naden) williger Anton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌊Antoni FuggerAnton Fugger (*1493 – †1560), German banker, since 1525 directed Fuggers' family enterprise (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 714-719; PIRNTKE, p. 30-31)⌋ subscripsit

BCK 1599, s. 23-4

Anton Fugger do Dantyszka, Augsburg 29 VIII 1545

Hochwirdiger furst, Genediger herr. E F g.n sein mein vnderthenig vnnd guetwillig dienst yederzeit zuuoran. E F G.n schreiben vom xiiii tag July negst verschinen hab ich neben der vberschickhten Lucretien emphanngen. Vnnd Irs gnedigen danncksagens von wegen der hundert ducaten, die ich auf E F G.n beuelch herren Casparnn hannaw zu Venedig erlegen (vnnd E F G.n mir wider zuhannden Jorgen högels richtig machen wellen lassen) daraus vernoemn, welcher danncksagung von E F G.n gegen mir ganntz von vnnöthen ist. dann E F G.n in solchen vnnd andern zudienen vnnd zu wilfarn bin ich genaigt vnd vrbuetig.

das sich dann E F G.n verwundern, wie mir obgemelte Lucretia zu gedannckhen gefallen, daruber will ich E F G.n nit verhalten, das bey ainer guten Gselschafft von dergleichen geredt worden, alda mir die zu gedannckhen khomen, Vnnd darauf bewegt worden E F G.n vnderthennig darumb anzulanngen vnnd zubitten. Sage vnderthenigen dannckh. Will solchs vmb E F G.n zuuerdienen Jederzeit gutwillig sein. datum augspurg, den xxix.ten tag augusti anno etc. im xlv.n

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dem hochwirdigen fursten vnnd herren herren Johann Bischouen zu Ermlanndt der kuniglichen lannde preussen Rats president etc. Meinem gnedigen herrenn

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