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1IDL  143 Maciej DRZEWICKI & Rafał LESZCZYŃSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Frankfurt am Main, 1519-07-03


Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 39-40
2copy in Latin, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8240 (TK 2), f. 53

Prints:
1POCIECHA 1947 Polska p. 86 (in extenso)

 

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BCz 249, p. 40

Nobili et excellenti viro, domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIohanni DantiscoIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland, secretario serenissimi domini 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 AustriaregisSigismund 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 Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)PoloniaePoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) ac nuntio apud serenissimum 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 Castileregem RomanorumCharles 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, amico in Christo dilecto.

BCz 249, p. 39

Nobilis domine frater in Christo carissime, salutem in Domino et felicitatem.

Quo studio et affectu serenissimus dominus 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 AustriarexSigismund 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 noster egit, ut serenissimus dominus 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 CastileCarolus rex catholicusCharles 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 in Romanorum regem eligeretur, sine dubio iam domini mandatarii suae maiestati plane apperuerint. Nec dubium, quod 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 Austriaserenissimus dominus nosterSigismund 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 eodem affectu semper studebit se accomodare omnibus rebus 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 Castilesuae maiestatisCharles 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, dummodo suae serenitati ab ista sacra maiestate regia ex affectu et amore respondeatur. Domini mandatarii dixerunt, se habere plenum mandatum agendi nobiscum de omnibus rebus 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 Austriaserenissimi domini nostriSigismund 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, post electionem vero factam in mandato deficere. Scribimus igitur sacrae isti 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 CastileRomanorum et catholicae regiae maiestatiCharles 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 petentes, ut serenissimum dominum 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 Austriaregem nostrumSigismund 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 in quibusdam articulis resolvat, immo verius, ut aliqua concedat et aliqua pro serenissimo domino nostro rege faciat, sicuti videbis in articulis his inclusis. Tu igitur, ex quo aduc istic existas, magnopere cures et sollicites, ut quantocius resolutio, vel effectus istarum petitionum sive per te, sive per postas serenissimo domino 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 Austriaregi nostroSigismund 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 mittantur.

Exspectaremus nos in aliquo loco responsum super litteras nostras, sed cum maximo damno et impensa, nam ultra 80 equis comittamur, sed cum domino mag(nifi)co Maximiliano de Berghes hunc ordinem fecimus, ut litteras regias, si quae per postam mittentur, in manibus dominorum The Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuriesFucarorumThe Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuries Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, BavariaAugustaeAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria, vel György Thurzó (Georg Turzo) (*1467 – †1521), Fuggers' agent in Hungary (in 1517 left Cracow and went to Augusburg); husband of Anna Fugger (PTAŚNIK, p. 838)TurzonisGyörgy Thurzó (Georg Turzo) (*1467 – †1521), Fuggers' agent in Hungary (in 1517 left Cracow and went to Augusburg); husband of Anna Fugger (PTAŚNIK, p. 838) deponat.

Res Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)regniPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) nostri in bono statu sunt et Johann von Höfen (Johannes Flachsbinder) (†1528), father of Ioannes DantiscusparensJohann von Höfen (Johannes Flachsbinder) (†1528), father of Ioannes Dantiscus tuus sanus est et queritur, quod tam remote exules. Tu vale et nostra servitia fideliter et proficue 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 Castilesacrae isti maiestatiCharles 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 exhibita suae maiestati commendes et nostras condiciones reverenter, ubi opus est, referas.

Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia episcopus VladislaviensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) et Rafał Leszczyński (†1527), diplomat, studied in Padua; secretary of Sigismund Jagiellon as duke of Głogów; 1509 starosta of Człuchów; 1507-1520 royal secretary; 1510 canon of Poznań; 1512 - of Gniezno; 1518 - of Cracow; 1518 castellan of Ląd; 1520 bishop of Przemyśl; 1522 - of Płock; 1507, 1508, 1512, 1513, 1514 royal envoy to the Estates and town of Prussia; 1507, 1511, 1516 - to the Teutonic Order; 1509, 1514, 1515, 1517, 1518 - to the emperor; 1509, 1515 - to Venice and Rome; 1511, 1519 - to the Roman Empire; 1517 - to Western Pomerania (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257; Urzędnicy 1/2)Raphael de LeschnoRafał Leszczyński (†1527), diplomat, studied in Padua; secretary of Sigismund Jagiellon as duke of Głogów; 1509 starosta of Człuchów; 1507-1520 royal secretary; 1510 canon of Poznań; 1512 - of Gniezno; 1518 - of Cracow; 1518 castellan of Ląd; 1520 bishop of Przemyśl; 1522 - of Płock; 1507, 1508, 1512, 1513, 1514 royal envoy to the Estates and town of Prussia; 1507, 1511, 1516 - to the Teutonic Order; 1509, 1514, 1515, 1517, 1518 - to the emperor; 1509, 1515 - to Venice and Rome; 1511, 1519 - to the Roman Empire; 1517 - to Western Pomerania (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257; Urzędnicy 1/2), oratores serenissimi domini Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)PoloniaePoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) etc. 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 AustriaregisSigismund 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

2IDL  199 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Gdańsk (Danzig), 1524-03-12
            received [Madrid], [1524]-11-28

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 67- 68
2copy in Latin, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8239 (TK 1), part 1, p. 1-3 after f. 17

Prints:
1Starożytności p. 66, Bez daty (excerpt in Polish translation)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 67

Venerabilis domine, frater in Christo dilecte.

Salutem in Domino et felicitatem.

Licet tu exsistas rarus in scribendo, tamen ego, qui tibi dudum singulariter afficior tibi scribere numquam gravabor.

Scias me hic in 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 Leaguedomo tuaGdańsk (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 esse et vices tuas, quam diu hic sum, supplere cum tuo commendario Urbanus Ulrici (Urbanus Ulrich) (†1543/1544), 1499-1503 studied in Rostock, promoted magister artium; Before 1530 - temporary administrator (commendarius) of the parish of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Church in Gdańsk (Ger. Danzig); 1526 - Gdańsk judicial vicar of Włocławek bishop and parish priest of St Barbara's Church in Gdańsk; 1536 - parish priest of the Church of Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk. (AT, XII, 132, 149; XIV, 803; XV, 4-5, 34, 217; XVIII, 218, 408; RAG, Repertorium Academicum Germanicum. URL: http://www.rag-online.org/gelehrter/id/-1841810725)UrbanoUrbanus Ulrici (Urbanus Ulrich) (†1543/1544), 1499-1503 studied in Rostock, promoted magister artium; Before 1530 - temporary administrator (commendarius) of the parish of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Church in Gdańsk (Ger. Danzig); 1526 - Gdańsk judicial vicar of Włocławek bishop and parish priest of St Barbara's Church in Gdańsk; 1536 - parish priest of the Church of Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk. (AT, XII, 132, 149; XIV, 803; XV, 4-5, 34, 217; XVIII, 218, 408; RAG, Repertorium Academicum Germanicum. URL: http://www.rag-online.org/gelehrter/id/-1841810725), viro bono, sed revera esset necessarium, ut aliquando huc ad aliquot dies venires, nam a multis desideraris probis. Johann von Höfen (Johannes Flachsbinder) (†1528), father of Ioannes DantiscusPaterJohann von Höfen (Johannes Flachsbinder) (†1528), father of Ioannes Dantiscus tuus, Simeon senex, hic mecum est, bonus senex et politus cupitque, ut omnia in bono statu essent ad urbem et ecclesiam pertinentia, sed etiam nonnihil passus est calamitatis, tunc quando tumultus, dum in dote tua essem, adversus me motus fuerit a plebe vili. Detinueram enim unum pseudosacerdotem ortum ex PomeraniaPomeraniaPomerania, in praesentia mea publice haeresim profitentem et temerarie docentem, et servavi eum per noctem domi in cellario volens adveniente reverendissimo domino Jan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007)archiepiscopoJan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007) de eodem disponere, quod aequitas suasisset. Mane autem donec missam legerem tumultus ortus est nonnullis laicis eiusdem sectae Luterianae tutoribus et nonnullis sacerdotibus et religiosis instigantibus. Et dum exivissem ecclesiam comitatus proconsulibus, quibus eum sacerdotem haereticum in manus dederam, ecce ille tumultus venit ad postes domus et vi conabatur postes effringere clamore magno edito. Mei tamen prohibuere ostii effractionem et interim sacerdos ille, quem detinueram, exivit. Et ita motus cessavit. Ambrosius scriba tunc erat in dote, pauper adeo fuit deterritus, quod vix spirare potuerit.

Ecce Citizens of Gdańsk tuorum gentiliumCitizens of Gdańsk religiositas, nihil itaque proficere potui una cum reverendissimo domino Jan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007)archiepiscopoJan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007) in emendanda religione, et in emendandis pseudosacerdotibus et religiosis et vereor, quod post nostrum abitum res in deterius cedent, tu non multo offertorio gaudebis.

Ego magna commoditate usus sum, tuam domum inhabitans. Decrevi igitur et tribunal meum hinc auferre et alibi locare, nam nec officialis tutus est, et sacerdotes probi, quibus notio apud me era{n}t, nonnisi more Nicodemi propter metum ad me veniebant. Domini Gdanenses cupiunt, ut parochi cum eis maneant, et ubi non manserint, timent haeresim alas suas latius expansuram. Vescuntur multi carnibus et butyro, omnia in fide et non in operibus constituta esse credentes ad salutem. Orator ducis Megapolensis doctor senex, qui hic fuit, dicit se fuisse magistrum Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationLuteriMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation, quem a puero improbissimum novit et lenonem fuisse profitetur neque habere litteras ad doctrinam sufficientes, sed eum habere dicit quosdam litteratos, qui ipsi plus confingunt, quam ipse et adornant. Idem doctor dixit ante annum ipsum convenisse et vidisse et allocutum fuisse perquirendo, quomodo in errorem incidisset. Cui Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationQuiMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation sibi respondisset se nescire, quomodo BCz, 249, p. 68 incidisset, sed professus est, quod in nomine diaboli ordinem suscepisset et iterum reliquisset et postea iterum reassu<m>psisset et quod intelligat se male facere velleque libenter desistere, sed nequaquam se posse, unde est, quod conicio, ipsum spiritu maligno esse occupatum, quod sui non sit compos. Et idem spiritus malignus non quiescit discurrens alios inficiendo, dominium Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)magistriAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544) totum iam infectum habetur et arae in Königsberg (Królewiec, Mons Regius, Regiomontium), city in Ducal Prussia, on the mouth of the Pregel (Pregoła) river, capital city of Ducal Prussia; today Kaliningrad in RussiaMonte RegioKönigsberg (Królewiec, Mons Regius, Regiomontium), city in Ducal Prussia, on the mouth of the Pregel (Pregoła) river, capital city of Ducal Prussia; today Kaliningrad in Russia demolitae unica reservata. Haec tibi scribere placuit, tu scribe aliquando meliora et Andrzej Krzycki (Andreas Cricius) (*1482 – †1537), humanist, neo-Latin poet, diplomat, correspondent of Erasmus of Rotterdam; in 1525 he took part in the negotiations leading to the secularisation of the state of the Teutonic Order; from 1504 Canon of Poznań (from 1511 Scholastic, from 1519 Provost); from 1512 Canon of Cracow, Scholastic of Płock, and secretary to the first wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon, Barbara Zápolya; 1515-1523 royal secretary; 1518-1530 Provost of the Chapter of St. Florian in Cracow; 1522-1525 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1525-1527 Bishop of Poznań; 1527-1535 Bishop of Płock; 1535-1537 Archbishop of Gniezno, Primate of Poland (PSB 15, p.544-549)reverendissimo domino PremisliensiAndrzej Krzycki (Andreas Cricius) (*1482 – †1537), humanist, neo-Latin poet, diplomat, correspondent of Erasmus of Rotterdam; in 1525 he took part in the negotiations leading to the secularisation of the state of the Teutonic Order; from 1504 Canon of Poznań (from 1511 Scholastic, from 1519 Provost); from 1512 Canon of Cracow, Scholastic of Płock, and secretary to the first wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon, Barbara Zápolya; 1515-1523 royal secretary; 1518-1530 Provost of the Chapter of St. Florian in Cracow; 1522-1525 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1525-1527 Bishop of Poznań; 1527-1535 Bishop of Płock; 1535-1537 Archbishop of Gniezno, Primate of Poland (PSB 15, p.544-549) nos commendes.

Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)MathiasMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) Dei gratia episcopus Cuyaviensis

3IDL  474 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Cracow, 1530-03-14
            received Augsburg, [1530]-08-23

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 89-90

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8246 (TK 8), f. 106

Prints:
1AT 12 No. 60, p. 72-73 (in extenso)

 

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Generoso et strenuo viro, domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIohanni DantiscoIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland, consiliario et oratori serenissimi regis Poloniae apud caesaream paper damaged[caesaream]caesaream paper damaged maiestatem, amico in Christo dilecto paper damaged[Christo dilecto]Christo dilecto paper damaged et honorando

BCz, 249, p. 89

Generose et eximie vir, domine amice in Christo dilecte et honorande. Salutem in Domino et optatam felicitatem.

Nuper litteras tuas magna animi gratitudine accepimus, testes tuae in nos firmae benevolentiae, et eo gratiores, quod istic sospes vivas et cum dignitate virtutis tuae agas atque nostri oblitus non sis, et praesertim quod nostrum nepotem Iohannem Drevitium, ad te collegeris, ut tuo ductu et eruditione officiosa vivere in mundo cum hominibus et inter homines discat imperialisque maiestatis praesentiam et aliorum optimatum discat noscere. Nam nos, ut nosti, suae maiestati non incongruum servitium, quod omnibus electoribus manifestissimum est, fecimus, quia discrepantes concordes fecimus, ita ut favente domino Deo electio me instrumento quietissime celebrata est, praesertim ea constantia et mandato serenissimi regis mei spretis magnis pecuniarum summis oblatis rem eo deduxi, ut et illi, qui corrupti erant et munera receperant, in nostram sententiam ire coacti sunt. Illustrissima tamen princeps domina Margareta, imperialis maiestatis amita, per quendam suum secretarium Maratonem sex milia florenorum dare pollicita fuit. Equidem tamen officio debito, ut regis mei mandatum fuit, defunctus modestiam servavi neque illos monui, a quibus recipienda erant; recepissem tamen, cum sponte dati fuissent; nam regum munera numquam spernenda sunt. Non indignum tamen esset, ut Vestrae Dominationis opera et ope per imperialis maiestatis intercessionem nepos meus ad Gnesnensem et Cracoviensem ecclesiam aliquam gratiae exspectativam cum bonis et fortibus clausulis a sanctissimo domino nostro obtineret, quod quidem Vestrae Dominationis bono consilio committo et permaximas gratias ago, quod ita intuitu nostri de nepote nostro agat; habebit enim me et meos sibi ob eam rem devinctissimos; eundem itaque tibi nepotem committo, ut de eo consulas et facias, quod tibi visum erit, confidens, quod virtutis studiis ipsum applicare curabis. Nos coronavimus 20 Februarii serenissimum filium sacrae maiestatis regiae in regem futurum, cuius electio divina inspiratione non cogitata neque ullis praeparationibus instructa in comitiis Pyotrkoviensibus miro modo facta est. Sed optamus et precamur a domino Deo, ut nobis senem regem longaeve vivere faciat et hunc interim, qui est optimae indolis, erudiat bene eruditionis instrumento, ut post fata paterna feliciter regnet et victoriose; exempli enim stimulus sacrae caesareae maiestatis nos potissimum in hoc ms. hunc(!) hochoc ms. hunc(!) perficiendum adegit, quod etiam sua maiestas filium puerum, quem Deus servet longaeve, coronari fecit. Rumore communi hic dicitur, quod accusemur istic, tamquam Iohanni regi faveremus, et de Turcis culpemur. Revera iniuste culpamur, nam serenissimi regis Ferdinandi partes summo amore summoque studio fovemus et ob eam rem Turci minis deterremur. Quod vero Lasky adhaereat regi Iohanni, sua sit et non nostra culpa. Tu vale et me ames.

Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias DrevitiusMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166), Dei gratia episcopus Cuyaviensis.

4IDL 3472 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Cracow, 1530-03-29
            received Augsburg, [1530]-06-27

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 1595, p. 39-40

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8246 (TK 8), f. 114

Prints:
1AT 12 No. 73, p. 85-86 (in extenso)

 

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Generoso domino Iohanni Dantisco oratori et secretario serenissimi regis Poloniae ad caesaream maiestatem, amico tamquam paper damaged[tamquam]tamquam paper damaged fratri carissimo et honorando

BCK, 1595, p. 39

Generose domine, amice tamquam frater in Christo dilecte. Salutem in Domino et felicitatem.

Scripsi nuper tibi, recensens nostrae mutuae benevolentiae argumenta, quae quidem benevolentia inter nos intermoritura non est, praesertim quod magna gratitudine eandem foves, nepotem nostrum Iohannem commendatum habens, quod mihi gratissimum est. Tu igitur cures, ut eundem hominem esse imbuas, ita tamen, quod sese a litterario studio non subtrahat, ubi enim aliquid sciverit et valuerit, adhibebitur ei statui, qui ipsum honorabit et amicis referre acceptum poterit, tibi itaque ante omnia una nobiscum debebit. Coronato principe comitias celebravimus hactenus, defensionem adversus Turcam instruentes, nam ob eam rem, quod Iohanni regi opitulari rex noster non vult, minis nos deterret, et ne post minas noceat, expedit vigilanti cura prospicere, ne noceat. Magna infelicitate ferimur, Turcus hostilia minatur et domini Germani nos insimulant, tamquam Iohanni faveremus et opitularemur. Sed contrarium verum, nobis enim revera insolentia partium Iohannis exosa est et cupimus paventes, ne hoc malum ex Hungaria in nos transferatur. Sed utinam Dei Omnipotentis ordinatione fiat et prima capita Christianitatis mutuis viribus et consiliis et nos et totam rempublicam Christianam liberent ab istoc metu periculoso et maxime nunc, cum Turcus exercitum suum Austriam spolians in magna parte perdidit et exinanivit. Mira enim a nostris Armenis audivi, qui nuper ex Constantinopoli venientes rettulerunt, quomodo imperator Turcorum misere, hominibus et equis amissis, domum rediit, et ut dicitur, decem et octo milia camelorum perdidit. Tempus enim est, dummodo velimus, ut divino auxilio invocato hostem vincamus. Si quid Dominatio Vestra potest per auctoritatem imperialis maiestatis efficere pro nepote meo apud Sedem Apostolicam, pro gratia ad ecclesias Cracoviensem et Gnesnensem efficiat, et feliciter valeat.

Ex Cracovia, 29 Martii 1530.

Mathias, Dei gratia episcopus Cuyaviensis

5IDL  480 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Cracow, 1530-04-05
            received Augsburg, [1530]-06-27

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 91-92

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8246 (TK 8), f. 117

Prints:
1AT 12 No. 84, p. 92-93 (in extenso)

 

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Generose domine amice in Cristo carissime. Salutem in Domino et optatam felicitatem.

Cum vos intellexissem cum 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 Austriacaesarea maiestateSigismund 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 Bologna (Bononia), city in Italy at the southern end of the plain of the Po valley, between 1506 and 1860 it belonged to the Papal StateBononiaeBologna (Bononia), city in Italy at the southern end of the plain of the Po valley, between 1506 and 1860 it belonged to the Papal State esse, scripsi vobis per quendam Romipetam gratias agens ob testatae benevolentia<e> officia, quae nostro nepoti Iohanni exhibere voluit et eundem rebus praeclarissimis et memorandis adhibere. Et nunc gratias agimus, cumulatiore enim amore a nobis omnibus Dreuitiis amaberis. Sed hoc me plurimum angit, quod aliis saepe scribens, mihi raro scribas, cum utique me non inter postremos fautores semper habueris et deinceps semper habebit. Et crede, quod tui bonam habemus rationem et principi ingerimus per occasionem, ut tuorum servitiorum rationem habeat. Spero autem, sciens maiestatis optimam in te mentem, quod prima occasione digne praemiaberis. Nos sumus hic in terrore, terremur enim Turco, qui in proximo subornare deberet Valachum ob eam rem, quod Iohanni regi non auxiliamur; sed sacrae caesareae maiestatis nos solatur magnanimitas, quae non patietur et sui serenissimi fratris et totius christianitatis iniuriam inultam fore et praesertim quod nunc exsistens in Germania Germanorum vires altae suae prudentiae stimulo de facili excitabit, ut ei hosti tempestive, antequam vires suas extendat, obvient. Iam certa nova habemus, quod Tartari transierint versus nos Boristenem, clementem hiemem habentes, et Valachus parat exercitum. Et nos etiam curabimus prospicere, ne praeveniamur. Scribite nobis, quid istic agatur et reverendissimo domino Tridentino nos commendetis.

Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias DrevitiusMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) Dei gratia episcopus Cujaviensis

6IDL 7121     Ioannes DANTISCUS to Maciej DRZEWICKI, Augsburg, 1530-08-01 Letter lost
            received 1530-08-24
Letter lost, reconstructed on the basis of IDL 3489: 24 Augusti per incertum tabellarium redditae sunt mihi litterae Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis Augustae prima Augusti scriptae.
7IDL 3489 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Włocławek, 1530-08-25
            received Cologne, [1531]-01-07

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 1595, p. 145-148

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8242 (TK 4), a.1530, f. 63

Prints:
1AT 12 No. 257, p. 241-242 (in extenso)

 

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BCz, 1595, p. 148

Reverendissimo domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIohanni Dantisco episcopo CulmensiIoannes 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 et oratori sacrae maiestatis regiae 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 Austriaregis PoloniaeSigismund 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 etc. apud 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 Castilemaiestatem imperialemCharles 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, fratri in Christo c paper damaged[in Christo c]in Christo c paper damagedarissimo et plurimum paper damaged[plurimum]plurimum paper damaged honorando

BCz, 1595, p. 145

Reverendissime Domine, amice et frater in Christo carissime et honorande.

Salutem in Domino et felicitatem.

1530-08-2424 Augusti1530-08-24 per incertum tabellarium redditae sunt mihi cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Maciej DRZEWICKI Augsburg, 1530-08-01, CIDTC IDL 7121, letter lostlitteraecf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Maciej DRZEWICKI Augsburg, 1530-08-01, CIDTC IDL 7121, letter lost Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, BavariaAugustaeAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria 1530-08-01prima Augusti1530-08-01 scriptae. Et tunc obiter nactus eum, qui Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of PolandCracoviamCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland iret et iam equum superinscribed in place of crossed-out haechaec equum equum superinscribed in place of crossed-out haec conscenderet, breviter Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi rescribendum putavi.

Imprimis ago gratias, quod mihi scripserit et mei oblita non est, virtutem enim Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis metiens superinscribed in place of crossed-out metitusmetitus metiens metiens superinscribed in place of crossed-out metitus semper speravi ipsam non fore immemorem benevolentiae nostrae. Testatur id quidem et hoc beneficium, quod nepoti meo Jan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442)IohanniJan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442) liberaliter exhibet, ipsum secum fovendo. Cuius servitio, si ad id dexter est, utatur, immo verius ex simplici dexterum et industrium facere curet. Et valde placet, quod ipsum ad se colligere dignata est et maiorem in modum rogo, ut non sit oneri eidem ipsum in suo servitio istic servare, quamdiu ipsa penes 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 CastileimperatoremCharles 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 manebit, plus enim istic manendo inter homines comprehendet ad discretionem illustrandam, quam si maneret longiori tempore in studio, confidimusque, quod Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio id causa nostri faciet.

De re non remittendo Jan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442)ipsoJan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442) in Italy (Italia)ItaliamItaly (Italia) hac vice sequemur consilium Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis, placet enim prius ipsum videre et discutere de eo, ad quid educandus sit. Satis enim mihi est molestum, quod nequam homo ille temptaverit nos famose traducere. Fortassis aliquando cognoscet, in quem transfixerit. Hominem illum vix ego nosco, sed Jan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442)IohannisJan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442) litteris et aliorum fuit mihi commendatus, quam ob rem credens in eodem esse humanitatem et virtutem, quippe quod etiam de Iohanne aliqua vera antea scripsisset, quae displicebant, me seduxit, ut eius curam sibi committerem. Nam de Jan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442)IohanneJan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442) significaverat, quod parum intenderet studiis, sed potius crebra commigratione Venice (Venezia, Venetiae), city in northeastern Italy, capital of the Republic of VeniceVenetiasVenice (Venezia, Venetiae), city in northeastern Italy, capital of the Republic of Venice et studia negligeret, et sumptus faceret prodigos. Quod et ab aliis confirmatum fuit, et ob eam rem fuit causa de Jan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442)IohanneJan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442) male sentiendi et illi credendum. Sed amplius non decipiet.

Magna a(?) admiratione sustinemus istius vestri Imperial Diet (Reichstag) conventus imperialisImperial Diet (Reichstag) cunctationem, quod tam diu nihil insigne in rem reipublicae Christianae parturit, et iam spes incipit frigescere, ut aliquid boni eveniat. Ista enim de religione disceptatio religionem perdit et in scandalum ponit, improbitatemque auctorum malorum erigit, et pessima ominatur. Sine enim multa disputatione posset auctoritas imperialis dicere: sic volo, sic iubeo etc. Ecce dum Christiani de caerimoniis disputant, Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcusSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire omnia sibi suppeditare contendit et de facili voto potietur, si Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)Hungariae RegnumHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) in eius potestate relinq(ue)tur. Nam et noster 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 AustriaprincepsSigismund 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 ob eam rem Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcumSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire sibi infensum habet et per mirabiles modos et conatus id quaerit, quod princeps noster John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of HungaryIohanniJohn Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary opem ferat, et fortassis cogetur, ubi in isto Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaeGermany (Germania, Niemcy) Imperial Diet (Reichstag) conventuImperial Diet (Reichstag) super firma defensione provisum non fuerit, bello intolerabili se implicare. Haec autem 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 AustriaprincepsSigismund 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 noster BCz, 1595, p. 146 in gratiam 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 Castileimperialis maiestatisCharles 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 et serenissimi Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgregis FerdinandiFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg faciens, periculis maximis se et sua regna et exponit, et nos irridemur, qui Ferdinandianas partes fovemus, et illis favemus et a Domino Deo omnia optima precamur.

Ego, ut nosti, imperiali familiae et ipsi 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 Castileimperiali maiestatiCharles 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 dudum servivi et electionem quietissimam feci, cum omnium principum, qui aderant, magna commendatione, nec maximis muneribus oblatis me flecti permisi, quia serenissimi 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 AustriaregisSigismund 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 mei mandato singulari munitus eram, ut rem in favorem modernae maiestatis imperialis omnimodo statuerem, vel potius ab electione discederem. Quod reverendissimo domino Albrecht of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1490 – †1545), 1499-1545 co-Margrave of Brandenburg (together with his brother Joachim I Nestor), 1513-1545 Archbishop of Magdeburg, 1514-1545 Elector and Archbishop of Mayence, 1518 elevated to cardinal; son of Johann Cicero, Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, and Margarete of Saxony (daughter of Wilhelm III von Sachsen)cardinali MaguntinensiAlbrecht of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1490 – †1545), 1499-1545 co-Margrave of Brandenburg (together with his brother Joachim I Nestor), 1513-1545 Archbishop of Magdeburg, 1514-1545 Elector and Archbishop of Mayence, 1518 elevated to cardinal; son of Johann Cicero, Prince-Elector of Brandenburg, and Margarete of Saxony (daughter of Wilhelm III von Sachsen) ignotum non est, q(uonia)m ad eum, quem videbam 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 Castileimperiali maiestatiCharles 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 modernae integre favere, deflexeram. Et promissa mihi superinscribedmihimihi superinscribed fuerunt 6000 florenorum, sed nihil datum est, et in promptu numerata a Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of SavoyGalliarum regeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy sprevi. Quid ergo mihi inde praemii? Saltem nepoti meo Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae opera aliq(uando) or aliq(ua)aliq(uando)aliq(uando) or aliq(ua) gratia fieret, ut ea munitus studere posset. Haec autem Vestrae Dominationis industriae et in me amori committo.

Domino 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)Georgio EgelGeorg 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) scripsi Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of PolandCracoviamCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland, ut sit certus, quod ei mittam vestro nomine centum florenos, utque sit contentus, et mittam infra 14 dies, Vestra Dominatio vero solvet, cum feliciter redierit. Et plus darem, sed insumpsi nunc aera in aedificiis sumptuosis, quibus patriam orno, tum etiam bonis comparandis, et debitores tardi ad solvendum.

Raptim haec scribere contigit, nuntio festinante. Ideoque boni consulat et utinam ab istoc exilio, ecclesiae et patriae profuturus, cito feliciter redeas. Et vale feliciter.

Vester Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias DrevitiusMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) episcopus Cuyaviensis

8IDL  553 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Włocławek, 1530-10-01
            received Augsburg, [1530]-10-22

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 101-104

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8246 (TK 8), f. 219

Prints:
1AT 12 No. 312, p. 283-284 (in extenso)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 104

Reverendissimo domino Iohanni Dantisco, Dei gratia episcopo Chulmensi, oratori apud caesaream augustissimam maiestatem serenissimi paper damaged[nissimi]nissimi paper damaged regis Poloniae etc., fratri et amico paper damaged[fratri et amico]fratri et amico paper damaged in Christo carissimo et paper damaged[et]et paper damaged honorando

BCz, 249, p. 101

Reverendissime domine amice et frater singulariter in Christo carissime et honorande. Salutem in domino et felicitatem optatam.

Paulo ante misimus centum aureos Hungaricales per dominum Narapyensky in manus domini 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)Georgii 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), dominorum The Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuriesFucarorumThe Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuries factorem, sicut optastis, et amplius misissemus, sed aurum non habuimus; nam semper nobis in votis est Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi placere et id ipsum semper antiquum fuit et pergratum est nobis, quod in litteris vestris gratitudinem nostrorum officiorum, erga vos aliquamdiu licet tenaciter exhibitorum, recensetis et in nepote nostro recompensa virtutis vestrae resarcitis. Quam ob rem Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi maiori cumulo debiti semper obligatus ero et tanto commodius, quanto Deus ipsam mihi viciniorem fecit. Regratiamur autem, quod Jan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442)nepotem nostrumJan Drzewicki son of Adam Drzewicki Castellan of Radom, nephew of Archbishop Maciej Drzewicki; Archdeacon of Pomerania; in 1526 received expectative for a Łęczyca scholasteria; from 1531 at least to 1546 scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca; at least from 1537 scholastic at the cathedral chapter in Włocławek; at least from 1540 Canon of Cracow (MRPS 4/2, Nr. 14481, 16117; MARCINIAK, p. 48; MRPS 4/3, Nr. 18244, 23442) circa se fovet, et rogo, ut ipsum in suum usum serviendi erudiat urgeatque, ut tempus frustra non terat, sed ut bonis moribus studeat vivereque inter homines bonae conversationis addiscat, et ut denique studendi et legendi usum non negligat. Nolo enim, quod ludis cartarum vel aliis profanis se immisceat, nam ubi in mea praecepta praevaricationem fecerit, non nepos carus, sed ethnicus mihi erit. Est enim nobis adhuc animus, si se bene circa mores curialium erudierit et rudem simplicitatem a se abegerit, eum studiis restituere Italiae, sed non prius, quam ad conspectum nostrum venerit; nam et ipsimet de ipso iudicium, ad quid valeat, facere intendimus, et tunc de eodem disponemus, quod operae pretium putabimus. Sed hoc maxime rogamus, ut, donec istic exsistatis, vobiscum maneat et vobis serviat. Facimus supplicationes per universum regnum in omnibus ecclesiis, ut opera serenissimi regis nostri ad concordiam regum dissidentium efficaciter bono exitu terminetur, licet nobis in optatis est, ut serenissimus Ferdinandus, cuius partibus semper favimus et favemus, regnum illud opulentissimum pro se et suis successoribus assequatur et retineat feliciter, et Deum precamur, ut nostris optatis clementer concordet. Novi apud nos nihil aliud est, nisi quod filius ducis Constantini hisce diebus profligaverit aliqua centena Tartarorum, qui experiri conati sunt, si post mortem Constantini habeatur defensionis ratio. Prussia nostra in religione et Gdanum resipuit, licet adhuc aliquos ex nobilitate noto, qui ubi non resipuerint, invadam illos severius ope Dei et restituam eos Deo vel igni. Reverendissimum dominum Sedis apostolicae legatum, dominum cardinalem Campeium, tum etiam reverendissimos Salczburgensem et Tridentinum cardinales nomine meo salutetis et offeratis servitia, qui ut mei memoriam habeant et me noscant, in memoriam reducatis, quod orator fuerim apud divae memoriae Maximilianum in Issbrug, tum BCz, 249, p. 102 etiam, quod caesareae maiestatis electionem, omnibus promissis aliorum et muneribus spretis, fideliter et cum magno affectu promovi et tranquillum feci praeter spem multorum. — Libenter viderem, si fieret(?) fieri posset vestra ope et consilio, cum vos redire in patriam continget, ut Iohannes adhuc circa caesarem vel in alio quopiam loco honesto applicatus maneret et serviret, ubi aliqua honesta occasione vel conditione id fieri posset; fortassis honoratior in patriam rediret et commodius ad patriae negotia adhiberi posset. Nam ubi vestra opera id assequetur, omnes una cum ipso vobis deberemus. Haec autem vestrae prudentiae et in nos amori committimus. Et feliciter valete.

Ex Vladislavia, 1 Octobris 1530.

Vester Mathias Dei gratia episcopus Cuyaviensis

9IDL 3500 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Piotrków, 1530-12-12
            received Cologne, [1530]-12-31

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 1595, p. 179-182

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8246 (TK 8), f. 246

Prints:
1AT 12 No. 394, p. 376-377 (in extenso)

 

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BCz, 1595, p. 182

Reverendissimo domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIohanni DantiscoIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland electo et confirmato ecclesiae Culmensis, oratori serenissimi Poloniae paper damaged[Poloniae]Poloniae paper damaged etc. regis apud caesaream maiestatem, d paper damaged[saream maiestatem, d]saream maiestatem, d paper damagedomino amico et fratri in Christo carissimo paper damaged[fratri in Christo carissimo]fratri in Christo carissimo paper damaged et honorando

BCz, 1595, p. 181

Reverendissime domine amice et frater in Christo carissime et honorande. Salutem in Domino et optatam felicitatem.

Nos hic sacra 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 Austriamaiestate regiaSigismund 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 sana exsistente comitias celebramus, futuris periculis, quae undequaque oriri videntur, quantum divina clementia permiserit, prospecturi. Nam negotiatores, qui ex Turcia veniunt, testantur Turcum mirum apparatum bellicum instruere pro aestate ventura. Cavendum igitur est dominiis Christianorum vicinioribus, cum a principibus Christianis male prospicitur crudelibus periculis. Eam igitur ob rem indutias putamus necessarias inter serenissimum regem Ferdinandum et Ianussium, indutiis enim stantibus, inspiratione divina possent principes Christiani imperialis maiestatis ductu et opera aliquid firmum constituere ad defensionem. Hungari enim partium Ianussii pollicentur, quod Turcus approbaturus sit eas indutias, quae condictae sunt inter reges dissidentes. Quia tamen Ianussius obsidione vallatus est, non potuit declarare suam voluntatem serenissimo regi nostro, an ne ratas habere superinscribedhaberehabere superinscribed velit eas condictas indutias. Consulitur itaque denuo serenissimus rex Ferdinandus, si easdem acceptare velit tempore praefinito praeterito, si etiam Ianussius susceperit, credibile namque est, quod Turcus superinscribed in place of crossed-out IanussiusIanussius Turcus Turcus superinscribed in place of crossed-out Ianussius easdem amplectetur, ut ex obsidionis angustiis liberetur. Hic dicitur, quod exercitus serenissimi regis Ferdinandi civitatem Budensem receperit, si vero civitate potitur, superior erit illis, qui in civitate arce inclusi sunt. Sed pernecessarium, ut utrimque istae indutiae amplectantur, ut illis durantibus sanguis Christianus securus sit et nostri principes, populi sui miserti, se concordia inter se constituta fortiter arment. Nihil enim dubitari debet, quod hostis frangeretur et semel fractus non statim resurgeret. Revera serenissimus rex noster integerrimo amore et affectu curat res serenissimi regis Ferdinandi et non sine suspicione partis adversae. Cum vero magnificus dominus comes de Nogarolis venisset repente huc, miratus sum, quod nullas a te habuerit litteras. Res Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis in bono statu sunt, sed iam possessio accipienda esset episcopatus, postquam litteras apostolicas adepta sit, quas quidem mittat, et ubi nostra opera opus erit, non deerimus. Nepos noster sit commendatus Vestrae Dominationi et Vestrae Dominationis Reverendissimae opera serenissimo regi Ferdinando in notitiam inferatur. Nam sua maiestas litteris suis et mihi et nepoti meo pollicetur gratiam suam et serenissimus rex noster contentus est, ut mores et actiones istas exoticas percipiat et addiscat. Vestra autem Dominatio me amet, ut assolet. Nam cum tota domo mea in eius beneplacita sum paratissimus. Et bene valeat, posta properante.

Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias DrevitiusMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) Dei gratia episcopus Cuyaviensis

Enclosure:

BCz, 1595, p. 179

Iohannes, nepos in Christo carissime, obsequaris reverendissimo domino episcopo, domino et patrono tuo et perseveres penes ipsum quam diu istic penes caesaream maiestatem maneat, ea lege, ut bona consideratione discas virtutem et bonos mores hominum atque etiam quomodo actionibus accommodus esse possis. Curia enim caesaris varietatem hominum et actionum habens lima est ad limandam ms. os(!) amam ms. os(!) et expoliendam ms. os(!) amam ms. os(!) ruditatem humanam. Et litteris incumbas. Serenissimo viro Ferdinando regi, qui sit felix et faustus, per domini reverendissimi episcopi operam te cognitum facias. Nam sua maiestas meam in se fidem constantem magni faciens et tibi gratiam pollicetur. Tu itaque episcopi Cuyaviensis Mathiae Drevitii te nepotem esse patefacias. Parentes tui bene valent.

Ex Piotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków TrybunalskiPyotrkoviaPiotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski, 12 Decembris 1530.

Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias DrevitiusMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166), episcopus Cuyaviensis

10IDL  742 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Cracow, 1532-02-01


Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 123-126

Prints:
1AT 14 No. 53, p. 94-95 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 126

Reverendissimo in Christo Patri et Domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIoanni Dei gratia episcopo ChulmensiIoannes 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, oratori ad 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 Castilesacram caesaream maiestatemCharles 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 serenissimi 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 AustriaregisSigismund 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 Poloniae, domino paper damaged[Poloniae, domino]Poloniae, domino paper damaged amico et fratri carissimo paper damaged[carissimo]carissimo paper damaged et honorando

BCz, 249, p. 123

Reverende in Christo Pater et Domine, amice et fautor in Christo carissime et honorande.

Salutem in Domino et optatam felicitatem ac caritatis divinae augmentum.

Acceptis superiori tempore litteris vestris, testibus in nos vetusti amoris et observantiae, gavisi sumus, inde argumentum accipientes, quod nostri obliti non estis, gratissimum enim nobis fuit post longum silentium eam a vobis consolationem accipere de vestro statu ac desiderio ad propria remeandi. Reditus siquidem vester ad sponsam suam est pernecessarius, necessitatis enim rationem redderem, si nescirem eius prudentiam, qua etiam occultiora cognoscere et consequi potest.

Equidem vero, dum essem Cuyaviensis episcopus, vicinus vestro episcopatui, curavi intelligentiam habendo cum administratore, ut illic omnia meo terrore in sacra religione integra haberentur. Nunc vero in certis locis videntur laxatis habenis labi in deteriora, sed animavi reverendissimum Jan Karnkowski (*ca. 1472 – †1537), at least from 1497 scribe at the royal chancellery; before 1500-02-29 Cracow Canon; at least in 1506-1527 royal secretary; between 1503 and 1509 Provost in Skalbmierz; 1510 Scholastic in Sandomierz; 1510 Poznań Canon; ca. 1513 parish priest in Piotrków; 1523 Canon of St. George at the Wawel; before 1525 Płock Canon; 1525 - of Gniezno; before 1535 - at the Cracow Cathedral; 1527 Bishop Elect of Przemyśl; 1531 Bishop of Włocławek; 1510,1514, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1524, 1525 royal envoy to Hungary; 1514, 1515,1523 - to local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 254)dominum modernum CuyaviensemJan Karnkowski (*ca. 1472 – †1537), at least from 1497 scribe at the royal chancellery; before 1500-02-29 Cracow Canon; at least in 1506-1527 royal secretary; between 1503 and 1509 Provost in Skalbmierz; 1510 Scholastic in Sandomierz; 1510 Poznań Canon; ca. 1513 parish priest in Piotrków; 1523 Canon of St. George at the Wawel; before 1525 Płock Canon; 1525 - of Gniezno; before 1535 - at the Cracow Cathedral; 1527 Bishop Elect of Przemyśl; 1531 Bishop of Włocławek; 1510,1514, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1524, 1525 royal envoy to Hungary; 1514, 1515,1523 - to local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 254), ut scandalo occurreret, quia tunc sua res ageretur, cum proximus paries ardet, nec dubito, quod insegniter faciet eo modo, quo ipse feci, dum ad incolendum episcopatum venerit.

Exspectavi praeterea Tuum adventum magno desiderio et omnia parata, quibus Te ungerem ornaremque parata habui. Sed nunc, dum veneris honore et auctoritate maiori ornatus, pertinentius id ipsum faciam, modo desideratus ad nos redeas, pro Tuo vero reditu egi et ago apud 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
nostras maiestatesSigismund 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
diligenter, itidem et reverendissimus Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)dominus CracoviensisPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268), sed sacra 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 Austriamaiestas regiaSigismund 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, observans sacram 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 Castileimperialem maiestatemCharles 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 summo amore, mavult adhuc Te istic esse, ut Tu repraesentes suae maiestatis praesentiam, quod suffectus Tibi facere nequiret neque sciret, tamen maiestas sua Tui iam miserebitur et ego, qui Te diligo, Tibi deesse nolo. Tu vero etiam sis nostri memor, etiam ubi se offeret occasio coram 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 Castilecaesarea maiestateCharles 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, nam ei sacrosanctae familiae inservivi integra fide a multis annis et nunc volente Domino Deo magis inserviam, cum ea dignitate in regno eminentiori adornatus sim. Quantum vero sacrae maiestatis ms. maiestati(!) maiestatismaiestatis ms. maiestati(!) Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of HabsburgRomanorum regisFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg rebus faveo, quantumve favoris exhibeo, iam Deus novit et multorum cognitioni occultum non est.

BCz, 249, p. 124 Indutiae inter Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg

John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary
regesFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg

John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary
de Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)regno HungariaeHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) dissidentes brevi cessabunt et metuendum est, ne Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcusSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire in detrimentum Christianae reipublicae formidandas vires suas interponat. Nam uti huc a fidedignis scriptum et nuntiatum est, conatus suos parat in Italy (Italia)ItaliamItaly (Italia) et AustriaAustriamAustria, serenissimus autem 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 AustriarexSigismund 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 noster, cui est bellum cum Petru IV Raresh (Petrylo) (*ca. 1487 – †1546), 1527-1538 and 1541-1546 Hospodar of MoldaviaValachoPetru IV Raresh (Petrylo) (*ca. 1487 – †1546), 1527-1538 and 1541-1546 Hospodar of Moldavia et quem feliciter attrivit, hactenus egit pro concordandis ipsis Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg

John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary
regibusFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg

John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary
, nam ea dissensio est perniciosissima universae Christianae reipublicae, praesertim cum haeresis Luteriana semine malo superseminavit zisanias inter Christianos principes, quorum concordia, uti fortissimo clipeo, respublica Christiana salvari deberet. Sed fortassis ira Dei non permittit, ut tuti, ut concordes simus, licet habeat alios modos puniendi nos, sed cum superbus animus excelso non cedit superbiaque Deo exosa excellere conatur, omnia in ruinam vertuntur. Pro Deo, detur bona spes populo Christiano caesaris auctoritate. Nam non ignoramus, quid sit Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcusSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ubi ei strenue repugnatur. Faciendum quandoque periculum esset, praemia divina clementia et procul dubio omnibus consolatio daretur. Si istic est reverendissimus Lorenzo Campeggio (*1474 – †1539), the last Cardinal-Protector of England; 1512-1520 Bishop of Feltre; 1517 elevated to cardinal; 1523-1525 Bishop of Bologna; 1534 Cardinal-Bishop of Albano; 1535-1537 - of Palestrina; 1537-1539 - of Sabina; 1517-1524 Cardinal-Protector of the Holy Roman Empire; 1524-1539 - of Englanddominus CampeiusLorenzo Campeggio (*1474 – †1539), the last Cardinal-Protector of England; 1512-1520 Bishop of Feltre; 1517 elevated to cardinal; 1523-1525 Bishop of Bologna; 1534 Cardinal-Bishop of Albano; 1535-1537 - of Palestrina; 1537-1539 - of Sabina; 1517-1524 Cardinal-Protector of the Holy Roman Empire; 1524-1539 - of England cardinalis atque etiam reverendissimus dominus Gurcensis[1], illis me commendet et devoveat Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio. Quae feliciter valeat et nos amet et saepius scribat.

Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)MathiasMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) Dei gratia archiepiscopus Gnesnensis et primas Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)regni PoloniaePoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) legatusque natus

[1] Most probably Girolamo Balbi (Hieronymus Balbus) Girolamo BalbiGirolamo Balbi (Hieronymus Balbus) , who after having resigned the bishopric of Gurk to Antonio Hoyos de Salamanca Antonio Hoyos de SalamancaAntonio Hoyos de Salamanca in 1526, still used the title of bishop of Gurk.

11IDL 3536 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Skierniewice, 1532-08-08


Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 1595, p. 419-420+ f. [1] missed in numbering after p. 420

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 120

Prints:
1AT 14 No. 381, p. 575-576 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 1595, p. 420

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine Frater in Christo carissime et honorande. Salutem in Domino et optatam felicitatem.

Vester reditus ex Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaGermany (Germania, Niemcy) est nobis iucundissimus supra, quam dici potest, quia vestro et nostro disiderio satisfactum est, qui cupivimus semper eam sanam videre, et Vestra etiam Reverendissima Dominatio sollicita fuit, ut in Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)patriamPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) repedaret, felix itaque et faustus sit sibi hic reditus et gratiam 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 Austriasacrae maiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 accumulet, ut cum gratia cumulatissima oves suae caulae inviset. Sed ante omnia prius ad nos divertat, ut post longum silentium mutuum iucunda conversatione varia mutuo conferamus. Quod autem nobis 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 Castilecaesareae maiestatisCharles 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 litteras attulerit et miserit, eas reverenter accepimus. 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 CastileCuius maiestatiCharles 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 ceu Christianorum propugnatori victorias gloriosas et apud Deum meritorias favemus et a domino Deo precamur. Et multo ante adventum Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis indiximus in tota Gniezno Archidiocesedioecesi nostraGniezno Archidiocese supplicationes, ut Christiani prosperentur et istum hostem invertant. Sed heus malus rumor oritur. Dicitur enim, quod Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of SavoyGallusFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), city in northern ItalyMediolanumMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), city in northern Italy oppugnare interea nitatur, donec 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 CastilecaesariCharles 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 cum Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcoSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire belligeratio est. Si vero verum est superinscribedestest superinscribed, non Christianissimi sed sceleratissimi regis opus patraret. Sed credimus vos istic haec et alia recentioribus nuntiis habituros. Valere Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem optamus feliciter et obviis ulnis excipiendam expectabimus. Bene valeat.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis totus Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus Gnesnensis et primasMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) etc.

Postscript:

BCz, 1595, p. 419

Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTur hidden by binding[Tur]Tur hidden by bindingcusSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire oratores 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 CastilecaesarisCharles 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 manumittens, his verbis dicitur allocutus: Cum unus Deus s hidden by binding[s]s hidden by bindingit orbis terrarum, huius etiam est dominus unaque fides esse debet, cui nomen caesar (tal hidden by binding[l]l hidden by bindingem se esse asserens). Qui reges quidem se pati[1], si illum[2] maiorem nomine et titulo co hidden by binding[co]co hidden by bindinggnoscant iussaque capessant, caesarem vero nec nomine, nec potentia parem si hidden by binding[si]si hidden by bindingbi sufferendum. Quem itaque talem novit esse apud The Germans GermanosThe Germans . Venisse se ad i hidden by binding[ad i]ad i hidden by bindingllum causa quaerendi, sin minus eum comperit in terra, in posterum per mare minatus est quaesiturum. Nota(?) verba, signa(?), mysteria.

[1] viz. Suleiman the Magnificent can stand kings.

[2] himself, viz. Suleiman the Magnificent.

12IDL  833 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Skierniewice, 1532-09-18


Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, in secretary's hand, author's signature, AAWO, AB, D. 64, f. 7

Auxiliary sources:
1register in German, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 135

Prints:
1UBC No. 873, p. 733-734 (in extenso; German register)
2AT 14 No. 431, p. 643-644 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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AAWO, AB, D. 64, f. 7v

Reverendissimo in Christo Patri et Domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIoanni Dei gratia episcopo CulmensiIoannes 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, fratri in Christo carissimo et honorando

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AAWO, AB, D. 64, f. 7r

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, frater in Cristo carissime et honorande. Salutatione fraterna praemissa, omne bonum Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi a Domino Deo precamur.

Sanctissimi domini nostri Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 PopeClementis papae VIIClement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope in religionem sancta pietas nos christifide<le>s inflammans et excitans ad devotionem et cupiens, ut christifidelium devotio religiosa apud Dominum Deum, Salvatorem nostrum, accepta sit atque ut preces devotae omnium christifidelium pro peccatis humiliter paenitentium in hac moderna necessitate, qua premitur res publica Christiana Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurciSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire crudelissimis viribus, misericorditer exaudiantur, misit sua sanctitas nobis breve apostolicum cum copiis seu transsumptibus bullae, plenariam indulgentiam seu iubilaeum praesentem per universam christianitatem indicent(is), nobis mandan(do), ut in nostra provincia diligentissime per omnes dioeceses omnibus suffraganeis nostris easdem indulgentias et copias seu transsumpta bullae publicanda mitteremus. Quapropter nos mandato sanctissimi domini nostri Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 PopepapaeClement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope obsequentissime paren(tes), Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi voluntatem sanctissimi domini nostri intimamus et copiam seu transsumptum bullae iubilaei plenariam indulgentiam tribuent(is) cum brevis apostolici ad nos dati insertione mittimus, Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem in virtute sanctae oboedientiae adhortan(do), ut in Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)sua dioecesiKulm diocese (Chełmno diocese) eundem iubilaeum publicari iuxta bullae tenorem faciat, ut tam pientissima gratia omnibus christifidelibus fructum ex sincera devotione afferat et hostis perfidissimi truculentiam, qua christifideles persequitur, conterat, quod faxit Deus per suae misericordiae plenitudinem, ut Christianus populus ab omni formidine tam crudelis hostis, qui non modo corpus sed et animam perimere conatur, liberetur. Cupimus autem Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem bene valere.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus GnesnensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) et primas legatusque natus apostolicus manu propria subscripsit

13IDL 3539 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Skierniewice, 1532-09-19


Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 1595, p. 425-426

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 135

Prints:
1AT 14 No. 432, p. 644-645 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 1595, p. 425

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, amice et frater in Christo carissime et honorande. In Domino salutem et omne felix et faustum.

Reverendissimus Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)dominus CracoviensisPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268) misit nobis breve apostolicum et transsumpta bullae apostolicae, indulgentiam plenariam in profectum christifidelium intimantis. Et quia Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Popesummus pontifexClement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope nobis mandare dignatus est, ut eiusmodi transsumpta dominis ordinariis, suffraganeis provinciae nostrae, mitteremus, quatenus eiusmodi indulgentias in suis dioecesibus intimarent et exsequi facerent, nos vero parentes mandatis Holy See (Sedes Apostolica) Sedis ApostolicaeHoly See (Sedes Apostolica) obsequentissime, ut aliis dominis episcopis misimus, ita et Reverendissimae Dominationi Vestrae transsumpta mittimus et in absentia eiusdem ab ecclesia Kulm Chapter capituloKulm Chapter Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis dari procuravimus. Vestra igitur Reverendissima Dominatio iuxta tenorem bullae eandem tam amplam et piam gratiam in Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)sua dioecesiKulm diocese (Chełmno diocese) exsequi diligenter faciat, ut populus per devotionem et sacram paenitentiam tantae gratiae fructum lucretur.

Deterruit nos reverendissimus Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)dominus CracoviensisPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268) nobis significans sibi scriptum esse, quod vix sperari potest, quod 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 CastilecaesarCharles 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 adversus Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcamSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire aliquid proficiat, licet scribatur semper exercitus. Nam principes Germaniae ita discordiis tumultuantur, quod etiam 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 CastilecaesarCharles 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 nondum ausus sit Regensburg (Ratisbona), city in southeastern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube riverRatisponamRegensburg (Ratisbona), city in southeastern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube river relinquere et se eorum discordiae committere, et Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcusSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire dicitur expugnata Güns (Köszeg, Guncium), town and fortress in northwestern Hungary on the border with AustriaGynczGüns (Köszeg, Guncium), town and fortress in northwestern Hungary on the border with Austria illicque multitudine magna trucidata et devastata AustriaAustriaAustria velle retrocedere. Proh pudor, si retrocedet non recepta aliquali repulsa, studebit postea deteriora in detrimentum christianorum.

Andrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98)Andreas DoriaAndrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98) in mari bene militat, ita ex Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy SeeurbeRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See scribunt, et iam sibi iunxit classem Rhodianam et Sicilem. Deus ipsum prosperet, ut coepta bene peragat. John III of Portugal (John the Pious, João III Aviz) (*1502 – †1557), 1521-1557 King of Portugal; son of Manuel I, King of Portugal, and Maria of AragonLusitaniae vero rexJohn III of Portugal (John the Pious, João III Aviz) (*1502 – †1557), 1521-1557 King of Portugal; son of Manuel I, King of Portugal, and Maria of Aragon, iunctis viribus cum presbitero Iohanne, portum Thor Red Sea (Erythraean Sea)Maris RubriRed Sea (Erythraean Sea) per The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) TurcosThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) occupatum et firmissime munitum delesse scribitur. Alia nova non sunt. Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem bene valere optamus.

Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)Reverendissimo CracoviensiPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268) in Vestrae Reverendissimae Paternitatis negotio scripsimus, ut commendatum habeat et ubi ipse iusserit, archidiaconus, nepos noster, quem illuc mittimus, etiam cum maiestate regia ad partem loquetur.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis totus Skierniewice, town in central Poland, between Warsaw and ŁódźMathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus GnesnensisSkierniewice, town in central Poland, between Warsaw and Łódź etc.

14IDL 3543 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Skierniewice, 1532-10-06
            received 1532-10-13

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 1595, p. 437-438

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 145

Prints:
1AT 14 No. 462, p. 706-708 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 1595, p. 437

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, frater in Christo carissime et honorande. Salutem et omne optimum Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi a Domino Deo ex animo precamur.

Paulo ante misimus Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi gratiam iubilaei cum cf. Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Skierniewice, 1532-09-18, CIDTC IDL 833litteris nostriscf. Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Skierniewice, 1532-09-18, CIDTC IDL 833. Credimus et iubilaeum, et litteras nostras eidem esse redditas et utinam ea gratia iubilaei Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio sui gregis oviculas ab haeresis morbis salvare possit. Magnam enim vim ea gratia habet et prius non audita, quod sine ullo questu homines christicolas a criminibus quomodocumque enormibus absolvit. Sperare itaque debemus, quod mundati a criminibus a Domino Deo victoriam gloriosam de isto truculento hoste impetrabimus. Scribitur enim nobis, quod hostis terga vertit tam ob potentiam 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 CastilecaesarisCharles 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, qui iam ex certo versus Vienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube riverViennamVienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube river appropinquasse dicitur et Hans Katzianer (*1490 – †1539)CancianumHans Katzianer (*1490 – †1539) misisse, ut terga Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurciSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire silvis incisis et viis impeditis vexaret, tum etiam ob Andrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98)Andreae DoriaeAndrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98) classem, qua, habens coniunctas Rodianam, Siculam et Ianuensium classes, Traciam et Macedoniam urget et ideo dicitur Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcusSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire accelerare ad propria. Dicitur etiam, quod Alvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)GrittumAlvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY) relinquat in Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)HungariaHungary (Kingdom of Hungary), stipatum octoginta milibus hominum atque ut Ianussium sub custodia habeat. Sed brevi absolvemur a dubio, quandoquidem 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 Austriarex nosterSigismund 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 sacratissimus misit nuntios certos, qui veritate totius huius actionis explorata, redire et nuntiare suae maiestati debent, quicquid vob vero ad nos certi venerit, Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi scribemus.

Intelleximus, quod 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 Leaguecivitas GdanensisGdańsk (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 praedicatorum culpa plurimum inclinet ad lapsum priorum errorum, quam ob rem nos magistratum praemonemus, ut prospiciant futuro periculo, ne cadant in laqueum in id ipsum, Vestrae tamen Reverendissimae Dominationis interest, ut plebani, ut ipsa quoque prospiciat. Dicitur enim, quod illic sit quidam probably Pancratius Klemme, Dominican monk (*ca. 1475 – †1546), dominican and reformer; in 1537 he left finally Dominican Order.; 1526-1529 preacher in the St. John's Church in Gdańsk; 1529-1546 - in the St. Mary's ChurchPancratiusprobably Pancratius Klemme, Dominican monk (*ca. 1475 – †1546), dominican and reformer; in 1537 he left finally Dominican Order.; 1526-1529 preacher in the St. John's Church in Gdańsk; 1529-1546 - in the St. Mary's Church, declamator, quem nos banniveramus de haeresi suspectissimum, immo quod ipse suis praedicationibus cum quibusdam aliis initium haeresi dederat. Qui quidem post relegationem semper fuit in dominiis illustris Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)principis PrussiaeAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544) et ideo non est possibile, ut illic aliquid tale didicerit, quod ipsum meliorem quam antea reddat. Provideat itaque Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio mature, quia cf. Luc. 1.281 tolle moras: semper nocuit differre paratis nocuit differre paratiscf. Luc. 1.281 tolle moras: semper nocuit differre paratis et feliciter valeat nosque fraterne amet.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis frater bonus Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus Gnesnensis et primas Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)etc.

15IDL 3544 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Skierniewice, 1532-10-19


Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 1595, p. 439-440

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 150

Prints:
1AT 14 No. 470, p. 723-724 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 1595, p. 439

Reverendissime Domine, frater in Christo carissime et honorande. Salutem cum aucta prosperitate Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi a Domino Deo precamur.

Credimus nihil latere Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem eorum, quae in bello caesareo et Turcico gerantur. Spes siquidem nostra et exspectatio suspiriosa nobis qualem optabamus consolationem non attulit. Nam cum 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 CastilecaesarCharles 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 cum serenissimo Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgrege FerdinandoFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg Vienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube riverViennamVienna (Wien, Vienna), city in eastern Austria, on the Danube river applicuit, Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcusSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire terga vertit et per Sclavoniam in Belgrade, city on the Balkan Peninsula, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, conquered by the Turks in 1521; today the capital of SerbiaAlbam Nand(or)Belgrade, city on the Balkan Peninsula, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, conquered by the Turks in 1521; today the capital of Serbia pervenit, quem secutus est İbrahim Pasha (*ca. 1493 – †1536), in 1536 the Sultan, worried about his growing importance, had him strangled and confiscated his property; 1523-1536 Grand Vizier and Serasker (supreme commander of the army) of Sultan Suleiman I and his trusted advisor (AT 16/1, No. 147, p. 286-295; CLOT 2012, p. 94-98; DZIUBIŃSKI, p. 104-106, 112-114; POCIECHA 4, p. 192)baschaİbrahim Pasha (*ca. 1493 – †1536), in 1536 the Sultan, worried about his growing importance, had him strangled and confiscated his property; 1523-1536 Grand Vizier and Serasker (supreme commander of the army) of Sultan Suleiman I and his trusted advisor (AT 16/1, No. 147, p. 286-295; CLOT 2012, p. 94-98; DZIUBIŃSKI, p. 104-106, 112-114; POCIECHA 4, p. 192) non sine iactura sui exercitus. Utcumque est, Dominus Deus laudandus est, quod animum hostis ita depresserit, ut nihil gloriosum temptare ausus sit, neque aliquem vilem locum obtinuerit, sed iactura in hominibus et bestiis accepta, non sine commodo Christianorum retrocessit, serenissimus vero Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgrex RomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg, 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 Castileimperatori ms. e(!) ii ms. e(!) 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 versus Spain (Hispania)HispaniamSpain (Hispania) itinere accepto, in Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)HungariamHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) cum triginta <milibus> delectis ingreditur, operam daturus, ut hostem inde pellat, ubi enim in hoc prosperabitur (quod faxit Deus), fundamenta universalis pacis iaciet et Christianos in securitate constituet.

De Alvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)GrittoAlvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY) adhuc non audimus, quorsum ibit. Scriptum enim nobis est, quod multi, qui Ianussio adhaerebant, ad 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 CastilecaesaremCharles 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 pro gratia tamquam ad asylum confugerunt, quos benigne suscipiens, pollicitus est eos non deserere. Scriptum est etiam nobis, quod Andrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98)DoriaAndrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98) Macedoniam caede et igne afflixit et quasdam civitates eripuerit. Habuimus etiam litteras a Johannes Faber (Heigerlin, Fabri) (*1478 – †1541), doctor of both laws, lifelong friend of Erasmus, initially had been sympathetic to the Reformation, but later became its ardent opponent, author of many sermons and polemical writings against the reformers; 1517 Vicar General of Constance, 1521 - suffragan Bishop, 1523 adviser to Archduke Ferdinand of Habsburg, 1530 Bishop of Vienna (CE, vol. 2, p. 5-8)Viennensi episcopoJohannes Faber (Heigerlin, Fabri) (*1478 – †1541), doctor of both laws, lifelong friend of Erasmus, initially had been sympathetic to the Reformation, but later became its ardent opponent, author of many sermons and polemical writings against the reformers; 1517 Vicar General of Constance, 1521 - suffragan Bishop, 1523 adviser to Archduke Ferdinand of Habsburg, 1530 Bishop of Vienna (CE, vol. 2, p. 5-8) reverendissimo Stanislaus Thurzó (*1470 – †1540), 1497-1540 Bishop of Olomoucdomino OlomuniensiStanislaus Thurzó (*1470 – †1540), 1497-1540 Bishop of Olomouc scriptas, eandem testantes materiam, his additis, quod circa Baden bei Wien, town in Austria, ca. 26 km S of WienBad(en)Baden bei Wien, town in Austria, ca. 26 km S of Wien The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) TurcorumThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) 14000 {milia} caesa sunt, qui popularant usque ad Linz (Lincium), city in northeastern Austria, on the Danube riverLynczLinz (Lincium), city in northeastern Austria, on the Danube river, quodque etiam Hans Katzianer (*1490 – †1539)CancianusHans Katzianer (*1490 – †1539) 8000 straverit exitialiter. Haec utique sunt, quae hominem alacrem faciunt.

M hidden by binding[M]M hidden by bindingittimus Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi articulos in synodo proxima canonisatos et aliquos editos. Vestra vero Reverendissima Dominatio in Kulm diocese (Chełmno diocese)diocesi suaKulm diocese (Chełmno diocese) eosdem divulgari faciet et curabit sacrae religionis integritatem et bonis moribus suum clerum vivere faciet, ut cesset haereticorum vana in nostrum clerum detractio. Et feliciter valeat nosque fraterne amet.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus GnesnensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) etc.

16IDL 3550 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Piotrków, 1533-01-16


Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, address in secretary's hand, BCz, 1595, p. 471-474

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 209

Prints:
1AT 15 No. 18, p. 32-33 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 1595, p. 471

Reverendissime domine, amice et frater in Christo carissime et honorande.

Salutem in Domino et optatam felicitatem Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi a Domino Deo precamur.

Non inutile fuisset, si Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio ad hunc Diet of Poland conventumDiet of Poland venisset, nam munere consecrationis statum suum adornasset ac perfectiorem faceret et accesioni futurae solidiora fundamenta iacere favore omnium potuisset. Quia tamen adversa valetudo id ipsum impedivit, aequo animo ferendum est et sperandum, quod Deus praescivit, illud tempore suo futurum est. Nos vero, quia principis erga ipsam animum exploratum habemus, bene ominamur, et faxit Deus, quod optamus. Super illa quaestione matrimonii satis superque Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi per filium Schachtman civis Gdanensis ve(?) rescripseramus, probantes responsa data illustr(i) or illustr(issimo)illustr(i)illustr(i) or illustr(issimo) principi Prussiae et pseudo episcopis mirarerque litteras nostras ad eandem non pervenisse, nam ille ipsas in Culmen officiali tradere debuit. Reverendissimus quoque dominus Cracoviensis in eandem sententiam se Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi scripsisse nobis retulit, probans illis bene esse responsum, igitur Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio persistat in sua sententia et nolit suum honorem dare alteri, nec patiatur, ut lupi eius ovibus insidientur. Quod vero debiti meminerit, ut patienter exspecte written over ususee written over usmus, sumus contenti, quia nostrae intentionis est Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi semper placere.

In hoc nostro conventu, aliorum adventum exspectando praeter principis dignitatem, convivamur et nihil adhuc egregii in rem rei publicae aggressi sumus, sed iam hoc biduo Spiritus Sancti gratia invocata aggrediemur, sperantes, quod Dominus Deus noster non deseret nos et suggeret consilia securitatis et pacis.

Nipssicz nondum a serenissimo Romanorum rege nondum rediit, sicque dubium est, uter alteri regum herbam porriget. Caesar aduc Bononiae est una cum summo pontifice, concilii celebrandi rem tractan(tes) or tractan(do)tractan(tes)tractan(tes) or tractan(do), quo autem eventu res cedet, incertum est, praesertim aliis regibus delirantibus. Opinio tamen est, quod auctoritas caesaris praevalebit pro religione reparanda et ubi concilium celebrabitur, dubio procul Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio ad volvendum saxum adhibebitur. Turci orator ad regem nostrum huc veniet. Sed de Opalensky nihil adhuc certi auditur, quid autem is afferet, audiemus, verum id suspicamur, quod pro Valacho intercedet. Alia nova hic modo non habemus praeter id, quod ambitiones ex morte olim domini Cracoviensis mirabiles succreverunt de officiis ab illo relictis. Optime valere eandem optamus et nos valebimus, si quid macis plus habebimus. Campensi nostro salutem dicatis.

Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias archiepiscopus GnesnensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) etc.

17IDL  933 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Gniezno, 1533-04-12


Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 127-130

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 265

Prints:
1AT 15 No. 196, p. 275-277 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 127

Reverendissime Domine, amice et frater in Christo carissime et honoran(de) or honoran(dissime)honoran(de)honoran(de) or honoran(dissime).

Sanitatis plenitudinem ac omne felix et faustum Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi a Domino Deo precamur.

Dominus Michał Żelisławski (†1547), 1503-1511 Standard-Bearer of Pomerania; 1511-1517 Standard-Bearer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1517-1532 Chamberlain of Marienburg; 1532-1547 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno); Starost of Mewe (Gniew) (from 1503?), Starost of Międzyłęż (1509-1539) and Neuenburg (Nowe) (1522-1526) (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 240; SBPN 4, p. 540)Michael ZelislawskyMichał Żelisławski (†1547), 1503-1511 Standard-Bearer of Pomerania; 1511-1517 Standard-Bearer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1517-1532 Chamberlain of Marienburg; 1532-1547 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno); Starost of Mewe (Gniew) (from 1503?), Starost of Międzyłęż (1509-1539) and Neuenburg (Nowe) (1522-1526) (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 240; SBPN 4, p. 540), sciens Vestram Dominationem Reverendissimam me amare, petiit a me, ut ipsum Vestrae Dominationi Reverendissimae maiori, quo possem, studio commendarem. Fortassis Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem a 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 Austriamaiestate regiaSigismund 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 sacra in commissarium obtinuit, ut controversiam inter ipsum et dominum Georg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377)palatinum MarienburgensemGeorg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377) una cum aliis dominis sibi adiunctis audiat videatque et discutiat, in qua iam sacrae 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 Austriamaiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 sententiam se habuisse perhibetur, tamen in executione impeditur. Michał Żelisławski (†1547), 1503-1511 Standard-Bearer of Pomerania; 1511-1517 Standard-Bearer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1517-1532 Chamberlain of Marienburg; 1532-1547 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno); Starost of Mewe (Gniew) (from 1503?), Starost of Międzyłęż (1509-1539) and Neuenburg (Nowe) (1522-1526) (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 240; SBPN 4, p. 540)EundemMichał Żelisławski (†1547), 1503-1511 Standard-Bearer of Pomerania; 1511-1517 Standard-Bearer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1517-1532 Chamberlain of Marienburg; 1532-1547 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno); Starost of Mewe (Gniew) (from 1503?), Starost of Międzyłęż (1509-1539) and Neuenburg (Nowe) (1522-1526) (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 240; SBPN 4, p. 540) itaque Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi commendamus et maximopere petimus, velit eius iustitiam, quantum aequum est superinscribedestest superinscribed, relevare, ut aliquando finem habeat, ne potentia plus posse apud vos videatur, quam iustitia. Rem enim valde gratam nobis faciet, si Michał Żelisławski (†1547), 1503-1511 Standard-Bearer of Pomerania; 1511-1517 Standard-Bearer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1517-1532 Chamberlain of Marienburg; 1532-1547 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno); Starost of Mewe (Gniew) (from 1503?), Starost of Międzyłęż (1509-1539) and Neuenburg (Nowe) (1522-1526) (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 240; SBPN 4, p. 540)eidemMichał Żelisławski (†1547), 1503-1511 Standard-Bearer of Pomerania; 1511-1517 Standard-Bearer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1517-1532 Chamberlain of Marienburg; 1532-1547 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno); Starost of Mewe (Gniew) (from 1503?), Starost of Międzyłęż (1509-1539) and Neuenburg (Nowe) (1522-1526) (Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 240; SBPN 4, p. 540) prae se tulerit nostram intercessionem apud se valere. Vir profecto bonus est et non meretur istas turbationes, quibus affligitur.

Nuper accepimus litteras Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis cum unguento macis ex Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of PolandCracoviaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland allatas, quas quidem cum voluptate legimus, Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis ex eisdem statum cognoscentes, et pro unguento gratias habemus, eodem enim dolorem, cum nobis accidit, lenimus Vestraeque Dominationi gratias agimus. Referemus autem aliquando, nam ex voto vestro semper sumus. Ea etiam significatione consolati sumus, quod Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio iam animo conceperit et constituit ope Dei sacris ordinibus se initiari, quod quidem Deus eidem ad profectum animae salutis bene auspicetur.

Credimus Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem iam scire, quid sit factum de concordia Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg

John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary
regum dissidentiumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg

John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary
. Nobis autem scriptum de Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of PolandCracoviaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland a certis auctoribus, quod discessum est ab invicem nedum sine concordia, sed etiam sine spe concordiae. Interea enim, dum concordia per utriusque partis comissarios ms. concordia(!) comissarioscomissarios ms. concordia(!) tractaretur, serenissimus Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgrex RomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg stratagemate sollerti usus est. Nam apud Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcumSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire per dominum Hieronymus of Zadar (de Zara), Ferdinand I's envoy to Constantinople in 1533Ieronimum de ZaraHieronymus of Zadar (de Zara), Ferdinand I's envoy to Constantinople in 1533 obtinuit longas indutias et cum magno amore, quod ipsum in filium adoptaverit indutiisque constitutis Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcarum caesarSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire illico John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of HungaryIohanni regiJohn Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary scribens mandavit, ut ab omni hostilitate adversus serenissimum Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of HabsburgRomanorum regemFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg se contineret. Itidem et serenissimo Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgregi RomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg commisit, et mandavit suis gentibus in finibus constitutis, ut ab omni hostilitate inferenda se continerent. Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg

John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary
Uterque autem rex candidatusFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg

John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary
debet mittere ad Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcumSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire oratores, ipse enim vult inter eos concordiam constituere et ob eam rem tam Hieronymus of Zadar (de Zara), Ferdinand I's envoy to Constantinople in 1533Ieronimum de ZaraHieronymus of Zadar (de Zara), Ferdinand I's envoy to Constantinople in 1533, quam dominum Piotr Opaliński (Piotr Opaleński, Piotr Opalenicki) (*ca. 1480 – †1551), 1507-1528 royal secretary, 1528 castellan of Międzyrzec, 1529 - of Ląd, 1535 - of Gniezno, 1530 tutor of young Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon, 1537 steward of his court, 1532-1533 royal envoy to Turkey, 1536 - to Rome, Roman King Ferdinand and Emperor Charles V, 1539 - to John Zápolya (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 260)OpalenskyPiotr Opaliński (Piotr Opaleński, Piotr Opalenicki) (*ca. 1480 – †1551), 1507-1528 royal secretary, 1528 castellan of Międzyrzec, 1529 - of Ląd, 1535 - of Gniezno, 1530 tutor of young Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon, 1537 steward of his court, 1532-1533 royal envoy to Turkey, 1536 - to Rome, Roman King Ferdinand and Emperor Charles V, 1539 - to John Zápolya (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 260) apud se retinet. Dicitur autem, quod Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgrex RomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg eidem Slavonia, region in southeastern Europe, subordinated to the Kingdom of Croatiaregno SclavoniaeSlavonia, region in southeastern Europe, subordinated to the Kingdom of Croatia cesserit et his insulis et civitatibus, quas Andrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98)Andreas DoriaAndrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98) ceperat.

BCz, 249, p. 128

Scribitur etiam, quod 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 Castilecaesarea maiestasCharles 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 ob mortem John III of Portugal (John the Pious, João III Aviz) (*1502 – †1557), 1521-1557 King of Portugal; son of Manuel I, King of Portugal, and Maria of Aragonregis Portug ms. l(!) gg ms. l(!) aliaeJohn III of Portugal (John the Pious, João III Aviz) (*1502 – †1557), 1521-1557 King of Portugal; son of Manuel I, King of Portugal, and Maria of Aragon acceleret in Spain (Hispania)HispaniamSpain (Hispania), praesertim quod Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyrex GalliarumFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy illic manum ponere decreverit. Soluto itaque congressu cum Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Popesummo pontificeClement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope et non facta determinatione de celebrando concilio, Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), city in northern ItalyMediolanumMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), city in northern Italy profectus est et inde Genoa (Genova, Genua, Ianua), city and capital of the homonymous Republic in north-western Italy, Liguria, on the Gulf of Genoa, a seaport from 1528 ally and satellite of SpainIanuamGenoa (Genova, Genua, Ianua), city and capital of the homonymous Republic in north-western Italy, Liguria, on the Gulf of Genoa, a seaport from 1528 ally and satellite of Spain concedit, ubi Andrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98)DoriaAndrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98) acceptis octoginta milibus florenorum eundem 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 CastilecaesaremCharles 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 cum classe parata exspectat.

Haec ad nos scripta sunt, quae, hanc nactus occasionem, Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi ignota esse nolui. Cuius amori nos commendamus.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis frater bonus Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus GnesnensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) etc.

18IDL  973 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Łowicz, 1533-07-06
            received 1533-07-27

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, address in secretary's hand, BCz, 249, p. 137-138

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 314

Prints:
1AT 15 No. 346, p. 474-475 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 137

Reverendissime in Christo pater et domine, amice et fautor in Christo carissime et honorande.

Sui commendatione praemissa, sanitatis integritatem felicesque successus Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi a domino Deo precamur, eandem praesentibus visemus salutamusque et vetustae benevolentiae tenorem offerimus. Cui sit ius optimum, nostra benevolentia ex arbitrio utendi.

At hoc non probamus, quod Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio in quiete et otio exsistens, tamquam nostri oblita, nobis nihil scribit, quae fortassis excusabit inopiam materiae scribendae ob eam rem, quod se ab his negotiis, quae argumenta scribendi suggerebant, separavit. Viro tamen docto et multarum rerum experientia exercitato talis excusatio non videtur convenire ideoque Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio, cuius litterae nobis sunt semper gratissimae iocundissimaeque, deinceps nos non privet ea voluptate, quam litterae eiusdem nobis afferre cumulatim solent et scribat frequentius, quia quod scribat, semper eius prudentiae accidet. Nepos noster profectus est in Italiam, ut studia repetat, non improbo, quod acquisitis vitae necessariis illuc se contulerit cum sacrae Maiestatis plena gratia. Si enim illic proficiet, de facili hic, Domino Deo volente, statum honestum habebit. Qui quidem transeundo Viennae apud dominum Sigmund von Herberstein (*1486 – †1566), diplomat in the service of Emperor Maximilian I, Charles V, and Roman King Ferdinand I, writer and historian. In 1517 sent to Poland to conduct the marriage between King Sigismund I Jagiellon and Duchess Bona Sforza d'Aragona, and to Moscow to arrange a truce between the Grand Duchy of Muscovy and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania; 1515 member of the Council of the Holy Roman Empire, in 1515-1553 carried out many diplomatic missions (in 1517 and 1526 he was twice an imperial envoy at the Muscovy court)Sigismundum ErberstaynSigmund von Herberstein (*1486 – †1566), diplomat in the service of Emperor Maximilian I, Charles V, and Roman King Ferdinand I, writer and historian. In 1517 sent to Poland to conduct the marriage between King Sigismund I Jagiellon and Duchess Bona Sforza d'Aragona, and to Moscow to arrange a truce between the Grand Duchy of Muscovy and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania; 1515 member of the Council of the Holy Roman Empire, in 1515-1553 carried out many diplomatic missions (in 1517 and 1526 he was twice an imperial envoy at the Muscovy court) fuit, ab illoque honoratus et serenissimo Romanorum regi atque reverendissimo domino cardinali Tridentino praesentatus. Et quoniam nova, quae Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi scribamus, non habemus, participem tamen eorum Vestram Dominationem facimus, quae nobis a domino Sigismundo scripta sunt. Hic tamen pro certo habetur, quod opera Laski Mori Laczslaw a sua arce Palotha sit eiectus eademque ita exutus, ut vix suam personam salvaverit et ad asilum serenissimi Romanorum regis periculum effugerit. Iste enim fuit neutralis et neutri parti parens, crudelia in subditos partis utriusque exercuit. Dives vero erat et 28 septimanis obsessus, tandem victus. Sed opes Turci, qui eum expugnabant, rapuerunt, ex quibus parva, ut dicitur, sors Lasky data est. Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio nos amet, quam nos redamabimus.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)MathiasMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) Dei gratia archiepiscopus Gnesnensis etc.

19IDL 3572 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Łowicz, 1533-08-21
            received 1533-08-31

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 1595, p. 581-584

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 348

Prints:
1AT 15 No. 410, p. 562-564 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 1595, p. 581

Reverendissime Domine, amice unice et frater in Cristo carissime et honorande. Salutem in Domino cum sanitatis plenitudine et prosperos optatos successus post tristem casum cum consolatione.

Legentes litteras Vestrae Dominationis nuper nobis redditas usque ad declarationem casus incendii laetum animum habuimus, sperantes, quod in litteris meliora et iucundiora sequerentur. At cum attigimus casum ab igne partum, in compassionem vestri incidimus, turbatum concipientes animum. Et sic fuit nostrum gaudium versum in tristitiam. Sed quoniam plagae eiuscemodi in nos emendandos a Domino Deo permittuntur, cuius iudicia occulta sunt, aequo animo ferendum est, quicquid accidit. Et licet humanum sit in talibus ex primis motibus, qui in nostra potestate non sunt, scrupulosum et tristem concipere solere animum, tamen nostrum obsequium rationabile esse debet, ita enim damna nostra aestimare debemus, ut ob eorum casum et iacturam nec Deum neque nos ipsos offendamus. Nam ipse dat et recipit et facit ex sui voti sententia, quod lubet. Si enim bona de eius manu recepimus, cur et mala patienter non sustineamus? Ecce nos, qui post antecessorem nostrum arces, oppida ruraque et curias recepimus conflagratas, iam in magna parte resarcivimus, utique et posteri gratias agent et nos illis utemur, quoad Deus vivere concesserit. Vestra vero Reverendissima Dominatio, quae prudens est et rerum experientia offirmata est, ut dixi, ferat aequo animo et Deus meliora adiciet superinscribed in place of crossed-out dicietdiciet adiciet adiciet superinscribed in place of crossed-out diciet. Non sollicitet Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem archiepiscopi Rigensis intentio, respondebit enim illi, si poposcerit ab eadem debitam reverentiam, id quod Vestrae Dominationis antecessores respondere solebant, videlicet quod eaedem nihil facere, licet sacra maiestate regia non permittente et archiepiscopo Gnesznensi, primate Regni. Is enim episcopatus a tempore fundationis semper Gnesnensis provinciae fuit.

Credebamus Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem iam munus consecrationis in nomine Domini recepisse, quia tamen ob causas allegatas distulerat, Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi domum nostram et operam ac studium nostrum liberaliter offerimus. Quae dignetur ad nos venire, ut in domum suam, tamen nos praemoneat, ut advocemus nobis conconsecratores tempestive. Omnia Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi cedent cum honore suo ad vota.

BCz, 1595, p. 582

Caesar catholicus triumphat in Hispania, sed illi pauperes in Peloponeso, qui Andreae Doriae a Turco deficientes adhaeserunt, mira crudelitate a Turco invaduntur et caeduntur, Corthonum tamen bis Turcum afflictum propulit, quod vero sequetur, dubium est, tamen datur bona spes, quod Doria classe armata et valida Turcum urgere nititur.

De serenissimo Romanorum rege nihil certi habemus, quomodo ad finem cum Turco composuerit, partium enim Ianussii fautores famam spargunt tamquam certam, quod Turcus ex compromisso adiudicaverit(?) Ianussio regnum, tamquam primum coronato, ex Vratislavia autem scribitur contrarium, tamen brevi enucleabitur veritas. Quicquid igitur certi ad nos perveniet, Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem non celabimus.

Concilii celebratio silet, licet dicatur, quod pontifex nitatur regem Galliarum inducere, ut cum caesare redeat in gratiam et subinde, ut concilium celebretur. Sed dubitamus de principibus Germaniae, qui videntur habere quandam cum rege Galliae intelligentiam, quod isti ea, quae agi bene possent, impedient. Nam regis Galliae <orator> ad Turcum profectus esse dicitur et quod Budae visus sit, ducis vero Bavariae <orator> Buda rediens nuper Cracoviae fuit, hic itaque est aliquid coniecturandum, quid isti seminent. Lasky vero facta altercatione cum Ianussio rege, satis odiosa written over eeaa written over e(?), iratus ad Turcum concessit, quid vero illic novi cudet, etiam aliquando patefiet, sed Ianussius pluribus nuntiis ipsum revocare conatus est, quid vero tandem profecerit, incertum est.

Friedrich I of Oldenburg (Friedrich I of Denmark) (*1471 – †1533), 1523-1533 King of Denmark and Norway; son of Christian I of Oldenburg and Dorothea of Brandenburg. He had two wives: Anna of Brandenburg (who died in 1514) and Sophia of PomeraniaHenricoFriedrich I of Oldenburg (Friedrich I of Denmark) (*1471 – †1533), 1523-1533 King of Denmark and Norway; son of Christian I of Oldenburg and Dorothea of Brandenburg. He had two wives: Anna of Brandenburg (who died in 1514) and Sophia of Pomerania(!) Daciae rege mortuo, quanto incommodo Gdanenses premuntur, et nos premimur. Utinam Deus inspiraret talem regem constituendum, qui pacem diligeret et mare tranquillum servaret foederaque vetusta cum nostris regionibus servaret.

Optime tandem Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem valere optamus. Cui nos et nostra offerimus.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis totus Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus GnesznensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) etc.

20IDL 1039 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Łowicz, 1533-11-13
            received 1533-11-18

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 143-146

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 406

Prints:
1AT 15 No. 544, p. 760-762 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 143

Reverendissime in Christo pater et domine, frater in Christo carissime et honorande. Sanitatem propitiam atque omne felix et faustum Vestrae Dominationi Reverendissimae precamur,

visentes eandem hisce nostris incultis litterulis et eandem ad scribendum excitare volentes. Quae quidem, dum in remotis agebat, frequentius scribere solebat amicis. Rumpat itaque silentium et redeat in pristinum usum scribendi et praesertim ad nos libenter scribat, apud quem semper litterae vestrae gratissimum habere hospitium consueverunt. Reddat saltem nos de suo statu certiorem et, an a superinscribedaa superinscribed Rigensi metropolito postea apud ipsam innovatum aliquid superinscribedaliquidaliquid superinscribed fuerit de reverentia illi exhibenda. Fuit quondam ecclesia Reverendissimae Dominationis <Vestrae> de facto per Ordinem Cruciferorum illi metropoli annexa, sed postea, post illam pacem perpetuam, iterum nostrae Gnesnensi metropoli fuit restituta, ita quod iam plures episcopi, Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis antecessores, Gnesnensibus archiepiscopis commendati a Sede Apostolica fuere. Et ideo Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio habet iustam causam, ubi moneretur, respondendi declinandi superinscribeddeclinandi or declarandideclinandideclinandi or declarandideclinandi superinscribed se habere alium metropolitum, a cuius sede sic sacra maiestate regia volente se nequaquam avellere posse.

In novis nihil aliud habemus, nisi quod recrudescat bellum inter serenissimos reges de Hungariae regno dissidentes. Serenissimus enim rex Romanorum a Turco promissione recepta, quod neutrum iuvare velit, uti dicitur, comparat exercitum ad invadendum regem Ianussium et iam Cancianum cum certis copiis hominum, uti dicitur, praemisit. Quid sequetur, brevi sciemus. Dominus Lasky est in Rithuani. Quid ille denuo faciet, videbimus. Turcum vero crudelissima pestis perdomuit et Andreas de Oria, sed et rex Persarum. Andreas enim de Oria habet secum duos cardinales in exercitu, unum videlicet suum nepotem et alium nepotem summi pontificis, de Salviatis. Spes itaque optima est, praesertim quia caesar eius exercitum auxerit, quod Turcum prospere urgebit. Quia tamen summus pontifex in Galliam profectus est caesarem cum Gallo concordaturus, secutus est eundem Andreas de Oria, ne forte illic aliquid constituent fructuosum in rem rei publicae Christianae. Quod ut fiat, faxit Deus. Credibile quoque est, quod et Angliae BCz, 249, p. 144 regem in sua vota pertrahent. Concordia enim eorum Christianae rei publicae capitum Turcum Dei Optimi Maximi auxilio ita domare posset, ut amplius arrogantiam crudelem in Christianos non exerceret. Sed exitus istarum practicarum brevi sciemus. Si quid vero Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio prius quam nos de rebus eiuscemodi intellexerit, quo exitu finientur, reddat nos certiores. Nos vero itidem faciemus. Arbitramur Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem non ignorare, quod pro 1534-01-06festo Epiphaniarum1534-01-06 Piotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków TrybunalskiPyotrkoviaePiotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski Diet of Poland conventumDiet of Poland celebrabimus, ubi vero Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio illic non constituetur, quod nollemus, scribat nobis de omnibus, quae putaverit nostrae cognitioni indigna non esse, faciet enim nos prudentem(?), cum nos de circumstantiis rerum docuerit, et erit nobis gratissimus. Quam optime et feliciter valere cupimus eiusque nos caritati commendamus.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus GnesnensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) etc.

21IDL 1049 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Łowicz, 1533-11-30
            received [1533]-12-25

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 147-150
2copy in Latin, 16th-century, BCz, 1595, p. 633-634

Prints:
1AT 15 No. 568, p. 798-800 (in extenso; Polish register)
2DE VOCHT 1961 p. 189 (English register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 147

Reverendissime in Christo pater et domine, frater in Christo carissime et honorande. Salutem in Domino et optatam felicitatem cum propitia sanitate a domino Deo eidem precamur.

Dominus Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)Stanislaus CosthkaStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123) thesaurarius Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thornterrarum PrussiaeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn et provisor Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)arcis regiae MariembergensisMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia) litteris significavit nobis, quod indigne ac ignominiose sit tractatus in Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia conventu GraudecensiProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia per Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem quodque ipsum a consilio tamquam suspectum hominem repulerit, aliis illo tempore in loco consilii manentibus, quibus locus in consilio non est. Rem vero magnifaciens, plurimum gravat, asserens se nullam causam umquam causam dedisse, qua id ipsum demeruisset. Nos revera cum molestia eius litteras legimus et maxime, quod istud sibi a Reverendissima Dominatione Vestra acciderit ita publice, officium honestum thesaurariatus terrae istius et castri primi terrae Prussiae magistratum gerenti, praesertim quod tales officiales in regio consilio et honorantur et loco dignantur. Nec dubium est, quod nostrates mirum in modum, cum hoc intellexerint, commovebuntur et murmurabunt Vestraeque Reverendissimae Dominationi, quod nollemus, imputabunt, quod ipsa Polonos odio haberet et propterea etiam eos a consiliis abigit. Certe mirati sumus et ferme obstupuimus litteras de hoc casu legentes, scientes ipsam semper fuisse bonum Polonum et nunc sese alium prae se ferre, si credendum est. Tametsi Prussia iura et consuetudines suas habeat, tamen pars Regni est et omnibus dominis conceditur honor consularis in consilio Regni, verendum itaque est, ne eiuscemodi separationibus invehatur suspicio ad odia promovenda. Sacra enim maiestas regia, dominus noster clementissimus, cum secretiora consilia habere vult, clam illis praedicit, quos illis consiliis adhibere non velit, quoniam turpius eicitur, quam admittitur hospes. Et Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio, ut prudens, declinando fomites odiorum mansuetiori consilio rem hanc componat, ne firmetur apud homines invecta in multos opinio, quod istic iuratur ab his, qui consilio adhibentur, praeter iuramentum, quod sacrae maiestati regiae praestatur, quod nullum consilium maiestati regiae et Regni consiliariis pandi debet, quod istic editur. Nos vero, qui diligimus fraterne Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem, haec eidem scribendum putavimus et eandem praemonere, ne sibi sine causa negotium et odium conflet. Quae feliciter valeat et nos amet fraterne.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus GnesnensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) etc.

22IDL 1096 [Ioannes DANTISCUS] to [Maciej DRZEWICKI], Löbau (Lubawa), 1534-01-11


Manuscript sources:
1office copy in Latin, in secretary's hand, BCz, 244, p. 5-6
2copy in Latin, 18th-century, BK, 232, p. 143-144
3copy in Latin, 18th-century, B. Ossol., 151/II, f. 121v-122v
4copy in Latin, 18th-century, BCz, 50 (TN), No. 10, p. 36-38
5copy in Latin, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8243 (TK 5), a.1537, f. 1-2

Prints:
1AT 16/1 No. 26, p. 46-47 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 244, p. 5

Reverendissime et amplissime in Christo Pater et Domine, domine colendissime. Obsequiorum meorum et mei commendationem plurimam.

Accepi XXIII Decembris cf. Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Łowicz, 1533-11-30, CIDTC IDL 1049litterascf. Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Łowicz, 1533-11-30, CIDTC IDL 1049 Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae per dominum Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)KostkaStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123) mihi missas, datas ex Łowicz, town in central Poland, Masovia, since 14th century residence of primates of Poland, archbishops of Gnieznoarce LoviciensiŁowicz, town in central Poland, Masovia, since 14th century residence of primates of Poland, archbishops of Gniezno ultima Novembris, quae duriores contra me fuerunt, quam summa illa mea erga Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam observantia et fides mea, iam a multis annis Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae cognita et perspecta, meretur. Neque sine admiratione legi, quod ad traductionem a veritate alienissimam domini Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)KostczaeStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123) induci Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima potuerit ad eum modum tam acriter mecum expostulare, quasi vero iam talis essem, qualem me ille falso apud Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam perstrinxit. Commodum se eo tempore ad me contulerant 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)domini consiliarii serenissimae maiestatis regiae terrarum et civitatum PrussiaeCouncil 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), quibus, cum litterae Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae eos etiam de iuramento attigerant, illas in consilio perlegi iussi, stupebant una mecum omnes, quod adeo affirmative nos iurasse contra iuramentum serenissimae maiestatis regiae a nobis praestitum expresserit, quemadmodum hoc ex eorum litteris ad Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam atque etiam ab ipso generoso domino Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)castellano GdanensiAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326) latius intelleget, ad quae me refero et ob id in respondendo eisdem ad me Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae litteris nolo esse longior. Hoc dumtaxat unum addendum censui, quod, quantum possum, impensius Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam et oro atque obtestor, ne deinceps adeo facilis ad credendum contra me et ordines hic 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)consiliiCouncil 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) nostri, in quo boni viri sunt multi et Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae observandissimi, esse velit. De hoc Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)homineStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123), qui sic fidei et honori nostro insidiatur, Deus viderit, iustus enim iudex est. Cui etiam causam hanc nostram et aequitati incomparabili 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 Austriaserenissimae maiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 commisimus. Quod autem ego esse debeam tantus Inhabitants of Poland PolonorumInhabitants of Poland osor, non est Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae incognitum, quae me superinscribedmeme superinscribed fere educavit et non pauca in 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)curiaCouncil 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) 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 Austriamaiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 mihi credidit, credita etiam mihi sunt per hos annos multo plura, in quibus Deo gratia sic me gessi, quod in reditu meo serenissima regia et 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 Aragonreginalis maiesta(te)sBona 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 mihi ore proprio gratias agebant, tantum abest, quod proceres Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)RegniPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) contra me commoveri et murmurare BCz, 244, p. 6 merito possint, ad quod numquam daturus sum occasionem, quod Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima cf. Pl. Capt. 644; Apul. Met. IX 41.21 certo certiuscf. Pl. Capt. 644; Apul. Met. IX 41.21 credat. Facile est calumniari, sed calumniatori dicere hoc, quod verum est, difficile est. Veritas enim affligi potest a malis, opprimi non potest cognoscetque aliquando Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)hominem illumStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123), opera eius, qualis est, contestabuntur. Quod reliquum est, in pristinam illam gratiam et favorem me Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae commendo, quae me numquam alium, quam ut fui semper fidei et honoris amantem, cognoscet meque ut 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 Austriadominus et patronus meusSigismund 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 colendissimus solita benevolentia sua prosequetur. Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), in Christianity the Messiah foretold in the Old TestamentChristus IesusJesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), in Christianity the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament, Dominus noster, eandem Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam quam diutissime sospitet et prosperet in omnibus.

23IDL 1099 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Piotrków, 1534-01-21
            received [1534]-01-31

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 189-192

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 466-467

Prints:
1Starożytności p. 66, Z Piotrkowa d. 21. Stycz. r. 1537 (excerpt in Polish translation)
2AT 16/1 No. 43, p. 86-87 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 189

Reverendissime in Christo Pater, amice et frater in Christo carissime et honoran(dissime) or honoran(de)honoran(dissime)honoran(dissime) or honoran(de).

Salutem in Domino et optatam felicitatem.

Testari voluimus animi nostri erga Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem integritatem, cf. Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Łowicz, 1533-11-30, CIDTC IDL 1049scripseramuscf. Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Łowicz, 1533-11-30, CIDTC IDL 1049 igitur superinscribedigiturigitur superinscribed manu nostra ad Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem eaedem(!) significantes ea, quae dominus Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)CosthkaStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123) ad struendum adversus eandem fomitem odiorum ad nos et alios scrip{si}serat, scripseramusque liberius et fusius, adicientes id, quod inter vulgum quandoque iactatur de affectu Nobility of Royal Prussia dominorum PrutenorumNobility of Royal Prussia in Inhabitants of Poland Poloniae regnicolasInhabitants of Poland , cupientes, ut nequaquam Polonorum affectus et gratia erga eandem temeraretur. At nostra confidentia, quae nobis vobiscum fuit, nos fefellit. Nam odia, quae nos a vobis avertere studuimus, in nos apud vestrates conflastis, nostras litteras in vulgum, confidenter scriptas, circumferentes et ideo cogemur postea etiam cum amicis cautiores esse. Novit enim Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio nos semper fuisse erga Nobility of Royal Prussia dominos PrussiaeNobility of Royal Prussia ex nostra humanitate bene affectos et tamen nobis nunc mala gratia refertur, quod ab eis traducimur sine culpa. Si enim aliquid de Nobility of Royal Prussia dominis PrussiaeNobility of Royal Prussia sciremus adversi, pro debito et officio nostro non celaremus, sed haec, quae vulgi opinio habet, vobis confidenter scripsimus, ut vos contineremus, si quibus simultatibus Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)KosthkamStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123) afficien(tes) or afficien(do)afficien(tes)afficien(tes) or afficien(do) , aliorum quoque animos offenderetis. At quia ita factum est, aequo animo ferendum est et Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio deinceps sit cautior et sciat amicos non offendere, experta enim est per tot annos, quibus nobis vobiscum familiaris conversatio fuit, quantum ipsam amavimus quantique fecimus. Conveniebat itaque, ut nec ipsa de nobis tragoedias ederet odiosas et ab nostro animo prorsus alienas.

Bene Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem valere optamus.

Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia sanctae Gnesznensis ecclesiae archiepiscopusMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) et primas ac legatus natus apostolicus

24IDL 1149 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Gniezno, 1534-04-18
            received [1534]-04-21

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 201-204

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 541

Prints:
1Starożytności p. 66, Z Gniezna d. 18 Kwiet. r. t. (excerpt in Polish translation)
2AT 16/1 No. 253, p. 473-475 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 204

Reverendissimo in Christo Patri et Domino Iohanni Dei gratia pontifici Culmensi et administratori Pomesaniensi, fratri in Christo carissimo et honoran(do) or honoran(dissimo)honoran(do)honoran(do) or honoran(dissimo)

BCz, 249, p. 201

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine Frater in Christo carissime et honoran(de) or honoran(dissime)honoran(de)honoran(de) or honoran(dissime). Salutem in Domino et prosperos successus Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi optamus.

Anxius animus afflicto respondet. Iam pridem declaravimus Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi, quam grav text damaged[v]v text damagedi et offenso animo tulerimus, quod Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio nostras ad se superinscribedsese superinscribed scriptas litteras consuetudine confidenti aliis palam fecerit, ut inde motus non necessarii excitarentur, quos nos semper abhorruimus et donec vivemus abhorrebimus. Si enim nos aliquid sinistri et malevoli de 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)senatu terrarum PrussiaeCouncil 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) sentiremus vel sciremus et praesertim, quod sacrae 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 Austriamaiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 et Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)RegniPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) dignitatem offendere deberet, alium processum facere sciremus, ut id ipsum averteretur. Sed ea, quae Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi scripsimus calamo, ut noster mos semper fuit, confidenti, Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis commodo, odiorum fomites ab ipsa pellere volentes, consulendo scripsimus et adiecimus vulgarem opinionem, eam permovere volentes, ut animum a talibus contineat suum, quae vulgum ad detrahendum quibusvis probis provocant. Nemo enim est, cui vulgus, liberum os habens, non detrahat, sed nec ipsi Salvatori nostro a blasphemis parcitur, vel etiam principibus in maximis dignitatibus constitutis. Semper enim nos Nobility of Royal Prussia optimates PrussiaeNobility of Royal Prussia in honore habuimus et habemus.

Igitur id, quod nos vobis scripserimus, ne firmetur opinio vulgarium de affectu non bono Nobility of Royal Prussia dominorum PrutenorumNobility of Royal Prussia in Inhabitants of Poland PolonosInhabitants of Poland , id ad Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis commodum superinscribedcommodumcommodum superinscribed scripsimus, faventes, ut ipsa ab omni homine et imprimis a principibus diligatur, et Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)CosthkamStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123), cui id imputatur, numquam nominavimus vel detulimus, quia Costhka numquam ad nos tale aliquid detulit. Sed vulgo itaque possibile est os claudere, uti Vistula (Wisła), river in PolandIstulaeVistula (Wisła), river in Poland meatum suum prohibere. Anxii itaque animi hactenus fuimus, sed et vestrae turbationi compatimur, sperantes, quod Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio pro prudentiae suae captu postea se cautiorem in talibus faciet. Nostra enim interest, qui senatoria dignitate ornati sumus, ea semper agere eaque intendere, quae non modo inter privatos, sed etiam inter communitates concordiam et tranquillitatem conservent.

Nos vero Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)reverendissimi domini CracoviensisPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268) adhortationi et mutuae nostrae vetustae benevolentiae parentes, boni consulimus et cum ipsa in gratiam redimus, ea tamen lege, ut Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio apud Nobility of Royal Prussia optimates PrussiaeNobility of Royal Prussia , si quae est de nobis sinistra superinscribedsinistrasinistra superinscribed erga se persuasio, aboleat. Nam nos semper Nobility of Royal Prussia dominis PrussiaeNobility of Royal Prussia liberaliter nostram benevolentiam exhibuimus et deinceps exhibebimus. Et suademus, BCz, 249, p. 202 ut oborta odia et controversias opprimatis et componatis, ut sacrae 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 Austriamaiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 animus non inquietetur.

Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)CosthkaStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123) vero superinscribedverovero superinscribed nulla necessitudine nobis attinet, neque umquam talem se nobis exhibuit, ut pro eo nedum cum Vestra Reverendissima Dominatione, quam semper candide amamus, sed nec cum alio quopiam minoris momenti contendere velimus. Sed id certe scimus, quod sacra 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 Austriamaiestas regiaSigismund 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 Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)ipsumStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123) habet pro utili sibi servitore, siquidem sua maiestas ore suo ipsius fidem industriamque commendavit et quod auxerit in Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)castro suae maiestatis MarienborgensiMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia) utilitates non modice, nec ignorat sua maiestas ipsum ab nonnullis ob eam rem haberi odio.

Nos vero semper eos promovere consuevimus et illis favere, qui sciunt sacrae 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 Austriamaiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 commodis inservire et eadem fideliter augere. Vos quoque talem se superinscribedsese superinscribed exhibeatis, non ferentes, ut alius quispiam suis rebus privatis consulens, vos in alium sensum seducat. Et sic ad metam optatam pervenire poteritis et nos non superinscribednonnon superinscribed deerimus vobis, modo vos exhibeatis talem, ut non carpi, sed laudari in conspectu principis possitis. cf. Pl. Per. 729 Dictum sapienti sat est Sapienti satiscf. Pl. Per. 729 Dictum sapienti sat est , nolo, ut non offendam, ad singularia descendere.

Probamus item, quod Vestra Dominatio in adulteros ex officio suo reformandos nitatur et pergat, ut coepit, ne ob aliena crimina ad reddendam rationem Domino Deo teneatur. Cum Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio abundaverit in peculio, debiti non obliviscatur, quia tantumdem Michael Keslerius Michaeli KeslerioMichael Keslerius civi Gdanensi tenemur, ut dubio procul ipsam pro debitore reciperet. Et feliciter valeat.

Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)MathiasMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) Dei gratia sanctae Gnesnensis ecclesiae archiepiscopus et primas legatusque natus apostolicus

25IDL 1153 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Gniezno, 1534-04-26
            received [1534]-05-10

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 205-208

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 545

Prints:
1AT 16/1 No. 260, p. 485-486 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 205

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, amice et frater in Christo carissime et honoran(dissime) or honoran(de)honoran(dissime)honoran(dissime) or honoran(de).

Sanitatis integritatem et omne felix et faustum Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi a Domino Deo precamur.

Miseret nos personarum orphanarum. Dudum probitas viduae dominae Anna Wachsschlagerin (Anna Woszczkowa) (†before 1547-03)WosczkowaAnna Wachsschlagerin (Anna Woszczkowa) (†before 1547-03), civis Thoronensis, apud nos commendata est et propterea quantum iure possemus, eaedem(!) succurrere vellemus, ne in hoc statu miserabili exsistens, cuiuspiam in negotiis suis ullis cavillis gravaretur. At credimus Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem non ignorare, quo in statu sit et quomodo affligatur non modicis gravaminibus ab his, qui ambiunt substantiae suae opes, qualescunque habeat, diminuere per fas et nefas. Equidem vero, qui omnes oppressos et gravatos ope mea adiuvare consuevi, huic quoque Anna Wachsschlagerin (Anna Woszczkowa) (†before 1547-03)feminae viduaeAnna Wachsschlagerin (Anna Woszczkowa) (†before 1547-03) ex pietatis officio deesse nollem. Et quoniam, uti nobis relatum est, Anna Wachsschlagerin (Anna Woszczkowa) (†before 1547-03)eiusAnna Wachsschlagerin (Anna Woszczkowa) (†before 1547-03) negotium ex commissione sacrae 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 Austriamaiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 in Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia conventu PrussianoProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia agi et tractari debet, maiorem in modum iustitiam eius Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi ex affectu commendamus, rogantes, velitis bona et aequabili ratione eaedem(!) subvenire, ne frustretur fructu iustitiae suae, ut cognoscat nostram intercessionem apud Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem valere, pro ea enim pietate habebit Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio Dominum Deum propitium et nobis faciet rem pergratam. Quam optime ex candido affectu bene valere et vivere optamus. Tristitia nostra, qua obruti sumus propter Adam Drzewicki (†1534), brother of Maciej Drzewicki; 1515-1534 castellan of Radomgermani nostriAdam Drzewicki (†1534), brother of Maciej Drzewicki; 1515-1534 castellan of Radom obitum, nos non permittit multa scribere.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia sanctae ecclesiae Gnesznensis archiepiscopusMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) et primas legatusque natus apostolicus

26IDL 6586     Ioannes DANTISCUS to Maciej DRZEWICKI?, 1534-05-10 — 1534-08-04 Letter lost

Letter lost, mentioned in IDL 1208; possibly addressed to the Queen Bona Sforza d'Aragona or to Piotr TOMICKI
27IDL 1230 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Skierniewice, 1534-10-21
            received [1534]-10-26

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, in secretary's hand, author's signature, BCz, 249, p. 155-158

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 650

Prints:
1AT 16/2 No. 548, p. 307-309 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 155

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, frater in Christo carissime et honoran(de) or honoran(dissime)honoran(de)honoran(de) or honoran(dissime).

Salutem in Domino et optatam felicitatem cum integra sanitate Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi precamur.

Cum Vestra Reverendissima Dominatione silente hactenus silui, necessitas tamen religionis sanctae, quae negligentia pastorum a pravis et pseudo-catholicis depravatur haeresique commaculatur, fecit nos rumpere silentium et Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi pro officio nostro intimare, quae de Citizens of Thorn ThorunensibusCitizens of Thorn , Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis dioecesanis et curae subiectis, ab hominibus fide dignis praedicantur. Porro hoc de Citizens of Thorn ThorunensibusCitizens of Thorn palam dicitur, quod praeter unum consules omnes depravati sunt et haeresim Lutheram, ut dicitur, auctore magistro Georgio scriba civitatis, amplexi sunt et eandem profitentur, caerimonias officii divini nihil penden(tes) or penden(do)penden(tes)penden(tes) or penden(do). Ne autem haec perversitas in scandalum proborum Christianorum perniciose illic crescat et firmetur, nostrum enim debitum est Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem commonefacere et Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi interest sagaciter et impigre providere, ne malum hoc se extendat ulterius. Principiis nempe obstandum est, quatinus cf. Cic. Off. 1.81 Quamquam hoc animi, illud etiam ingenii magni est, praecipere cogitatione futura et aliquanto ante constituere, quid accidere possit in utramque partem et quid agendum sit, cum quid evenerit, nec committere, ut aliquando dicendum sit “non putaram”.; V. Max. 7.2.2 Scipio vero Africanus turpe esse aiebat in re militari dicere “non putaram”, videlicet quia explorato et excusso consilio quae ferro aguntur administrari oportere arbitrabatur. Summa ratione: inemendabilis est enim error, qui violentiae Martis committitur.; Sen. Dial. 4.31.4 Turpissimam aiebat Fabius imperatori excusationem esse “non putaui”, ego turpissimam homini puto. Omnia puta, exspecta non contingat dicere: non putaramcf. Cic. Off. 1.81 Quamquam hoc animi, illud etiam ingenii magni est, praecipere cogitatione futura et aliquanto ante constituere, quid accidere possit in utramque partem et quid agendum sit, cum quid evenerit, nec committere, ut aliquando dicendum sit “non putaram”.; V. Max. 7.2.2 Scipio vero Africanus turpe esse aiebat in re militari dicere “non putaram”, videlicet quia explorato et excusso consilio quae ferro aguntur administrari oportere arbitrabatur. Summa ratione: inemendabilis est enim error, qui violentiae Martis committitur.; Sen. Dial. 4.31.4 Turpissimam aiebat Fabius imperatori excusationem esse “non putaui”, ego turpissimam homini puto. Omnia puta, exspecta . Vestra itaque Reverendissima Dominatio pro suae prudentiae dexteritate atque pro debito officii sui mature provideat, ut si quid illic scrupulosum, quod offendat, natum sit, ne radices agat, illico evelatur. Certiores praeterea facti sumus, quod Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Popesanctissimus dominus nosterClement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope vita functus sit. Solliciti autem de substituendo successore sunt 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 Castileimperialis maiestasCharles 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 et Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyrex christianissimusFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy, ut eorum quilibet talem procuret eligere, qui parti suae adhaereat. Verendum itaque est, ne schisma perniciosum, quod Deus procul vertat, ad vexandam sanctam ecclesiam invehatur. Et ideo tanto vigilantius in hac nostra provincia per nos pontifices curandus est status sanctae religionis, ut nihil in libris et dogmatibus, quod perversum et temerarium sit, inseratur.

Kyesler, Gdanensis civis, scripsit nobis sibi 18 aureos per BCz, 249, p. 156 Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem, quos dandos ordinaveramus, praeter spem nostram datos non esse, quam ob rem necessar(ium) eidem hinc misimus. Vestra itaque Reverendissima Dominatio per hunc nobis mittat. Et feliciter valeat et simultatis genus excutiat.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)MathiasMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) Dei gratia archiepiscopus Gnesnensis etc.

28IDL 1250 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Tum near Łęczyca, 1534-12-24
            received [1534]-12-29

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 217-220

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8247 (TK 9), f. 683

Prints:
1Starożytności p. 66, Z Koszel(!) pod Łęczycą, w wigil. Boż. nar. r. t. (excerpt in Polish translation)
2AT 16/2 No. 674, p. 547-550 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 220

Reverendissimo in Christo Patri et Domino, Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIoanni Dei gratia episcopo CulmensiIoannes 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 [...] paper damaged[...][...] paper damaged et fratri in Christo [...] paper damaged[...][...] paper damaged et honoran(d) or honoran(dissim)honoran(d)honoran(d) or honoran(dissim)

BCz, 249, p. 217

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, frater in Christo carissime et honoran(de) or honoran(dissime)honoran(de)honoran(de) or honoran(dissime).

Sanitatis incrementum et omne felix et faustum Vestrae Dominationi Reverendissimae a Domino Deo precamur, vetustam erga Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem benevolentiam integram et sinceram retinentes, quia naturae nostrae insitum non est rancores in corde fovere. Dummodo Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio caritatem erga nos retineat vetustam, omnia inter nos convenient. Exemplum vero litterarum nostrarum ad Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)CosthkamStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123) scriptarum, nobis missum, nescimus, in quem usum sit missum, litterae nempe ad nullam Vestrae Dominationis offensam scriptae fuere, sed pro concordia et unanimitate conservanda, quae ut inter vos sit et maneat optamus. Nam tunc sperare poterimus, quod 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 Austriamaiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 commoda et istius provinciae bene et recte administrabuntur. Novit enim Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra, quam cari sunt servi mtis 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 Austriamaiestati regiaeSigismund 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, qui suae maiestatis commoda promovent fideliter et auctim ideoque nos scientes Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)CosthcamStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123) esse carum maiestati regiae, Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi scripsimus liberius, ut se contineret a persequendo eodem. Utilius enim semper erit Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi res sacrae 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 Austriamaiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 promovere, quam consiliis eorum parere, qui ip... illegible...... illegible ipsi gratia maiestatis regiae indigent. Pecuniam missam nobis pro satisfactione debiti accepimus et nostram benevolentiam offerimus eaedem liberaliter, cum meliora accesserint redimenda. Eandem de debito quietamus.

Citizens of Thorn ThoronensesCitizens of Thorn habuerunt Georg Zimmermann (*1483 – †shortly after 1547-12-01), master of Arts; from 1543 in Netherlands, later in England; 1508 Gdańsk secretary; 1525 - mayor; 1527 secretary in Thorn; 1516 envoy of the Gdańsk Town Council to King Sigismund I Jagiellon to Vilnius (ASPK 7, No. 6-10, 14, 24, 57, 59-60; ASPK 8, No. 1, 179, 183, 184, 187, 253; ZDRENKA 2, p. 387-388)nuntiumGeorg Zimmermann (*1483 – †shortly after 1547-12-01), master of Arts; from 1543 in Netherlands, later in England; 1508 Gdańsk secretary; 1525 - mayor; 1527 secretary in Thorn; 1516 envoy of the Gdańsk Town Council to King Sigismund I Jagiellon to Vilnius (ASPK 7, No. 6-10, 14, 24, 57, 59-60; ASPK 8, No. 1, 179, 183, 184, 187, 253; ZDRENKA 2, p. 387-388) bene litteratum in hoc conventu apud nos pro negotiis civitatis. Expedientes autem eundem nuntium exprobravimus ei, quomodo consulatus illius civitatis praeter unum traducatur et infametur de praevaricatione religionis quodque etiam ob eam rem superinscribedremrem superinscribed in cives odium concipitur et mandavimus eidem, litteris creditivis datis, ut omnia referret. Nam nuntii terrarum offensi hoc depositorio, quod Thoronensibus superinscribedCitizens of Thorn ThoronensibusCitizens of Thorn Thoronensibus superinscribed concessum est, mira murmuratione in Thoronenses expostulabant et nemo fuit, qui superinscribedquiqui superinscribed eos excusaret et significatum est 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 Austriamaiestati regiaeSigismund 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, ut prospicere dignaretur tempestive, ne ea licentia aliquid novi parturiret. Et similiter de Citizens of Gdańsk GdanensibusCitizens of Gdańsk , qui fovent Pancratius Klemme, Dominican monk (*ca. 1475 – †1546), dominican and reformer; in 1537 he left finally Dominican Order.; 1526-1529 preacher in the St. John's Church in Gdańsk; 1529-1546 - in the St. Mary's ChurchPancratiumPancratius Klemme, Dominican monk (*ca. 1475 – †1546), dominican and reformer; in 1537 he left finally Dominican Order.; 1526-1529 preacher in the St. John's Church in Gdańsk; 1529-1546 - in the St. Mary's Church haereticum, sacramenta detestantem, Vestra Reverendissima Dominatione, quae illic plebanus est, indulgente. Vestra enim Reverendissima Dominatio pati non deberet talem perversum declamatorem in sua parochia. Satis horrida exempla nos docere et praemonere deberent, ut talibus malis tempestive prospiceremus et nos opponeremus, praesertim quia superinscribedquiaquia superinscribed Henry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of Yorkrex AngliaeHenry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York depravatus insanire et furere coepit. Iste enim iam perseverabit in malitia sua, quoad Deus castigatum divina potentia ab hoc saeculo evellet.

BCz, 249, p. 218

Perlegimus diligenter ea, quae Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio misit de rebus et gestis aquilonaribus ultra marinis, quae quidem quia saepius variantur, tum per successus utriusque fortunae, tum per tractatus, non videntur metuenda praesagire et praesertim belli nervo deficiente. Sed nec Henry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of Yorkregis AngliaeHenry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York machinationes terribiles sunt. Tunna enim auri parvis ignis est pro bello incendendo, tamen ista parvifacienda non sunt et prudenti provisione elidenda. Si enim ista, quae Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio ad nos misit, legenda Piotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków TrybunalskiPyotrkoviaePiotrków (Petricovia), city in central Poland, in the 15th-16th century the location of the assemblies of the Diet (Sejm) of the Kingdom of Poland, today Piotrków Trybunalski in senatu deprompta fuissent, dubio procul dedissent nobis ad cogitandum et ad consulendum praebuissent materiam non vulgarem et illustri Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)principi PrussiaeAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544) non inutilem. Licet et in hoc conventu Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)suae illustrissimae dominationisAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544) obliti non simus, operae pretium tamen videtur, ut Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio, quae Germanicarum rerum habet magnam experientiam et novit earum mutabilitatem, aliqua vigilanti cura invigilaret pro explorandis eorum principum intentionibus et ubi aliquid tale consideraret, quod metuendum esset, 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 Austriamaiestati regiaeSigismund 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 indicaret. Et ista, quae ad nos mittere voluit, redigendo in breviorem stilum, optime posset sacrae 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 Austriamaiestati regiaeSigismund 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 intimare, ut eius vigilantiam ceu consiliarii hidden by binding[ii]ii hidden by binding probaret, praesertim quod consiliarii sumus, nobis convenit de talibus habere indaginem et principi pro nostro debito patefacere.

Apud nos nova alia non sunt, nisi quod summus pontifex electus sit et factus sit de Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 PopeAlexandro Fernesio Paulus tertiusPaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope, homo senex, sed semper virtuti amicus, qui accepto pontificatu statim curiam reformare coepit multaque officia gravantia populum abrogasse dicitur et ad celebrandum concilium fertur esse consentiens. De Andrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98)DoriaAndrea Doria (Andrea Auria, Andrea D' Oria) (*1466 – †1560), Italian condottiere and a famous seaman in the service of Genoa; 1512-1522 commander of the Genoan fleet, in 1522 he entered the service of Francis I of Valois, King of France, as a captain-general at sea; in 1526 (after the Battle of Pavia) he became commander of the League of Cognac's fleet; from 1528 imperial Chief Admiral on the Mediterranean, from 1531 Duke of Melfi, and from 1555 Censor of Genoa (actually a Genoan administrator) (JURIEN de la GRAVIÈRE, p. 203-205; CURREY, p. 87-98) et Rhodes (Rodos), island in the Aegean Sea, 1522-12 - 1912 belonged to the Ottoman EmpireRodoRhodes (Rodos), island in the Aegean Sea, 1522-12 - 1912 belonged to the Ottoman Empire eadem nova dudum vulgata sunt, quae et apud vos. De 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 CastilecaesareCharles 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 scribitur, quod in Italy (Italia)ItaliamItaly (Italia) et in Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniamGermany (Germania, Niemcy) multum aurum miserit pro milite comparando. At nescitur, in quem usum, coniectura tamen est pro Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)HungariaHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) occupanda. Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)IanussiusHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) vero rex, Alvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)GrittoneAlvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY) perempto, totam Transylvania, region in the central part of Romania, bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range. Historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni MountainsTranssilvaniamTransylvania, region in the central part of Romania, bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range. Historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains in potestatem recepit et eam partem, quae Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgregi RomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg adhaerebat. Nam Hans Katzianer (*1490 – †1539)CancianusHans Katzianer (*1490 – †1539) tarde in subsidium illis advenit. Dominus Hieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)LaskiHieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229) adhuc liber non est. Sunt nunc aduc in Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)HungariaHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) magnifici domini: Andrzej Tęczyński Sr (†1536), 1503 royal courtier; 1510 Chamberlain of Sandomierz; 1510-1511 royal secretary; 1512 Crown Referendary; 1512 Castellan of Biecz; 1515 Chamberlain of Cracow and Voivode of Lublin; 1529 Voivode of Sandomierz; 1527 Voivode of Cracow; 1533-1536 Castellan of Cracow; 1517, 1518, 1520 royal envoy to Bohemia and Hungary; 1530 royal envoy to Turkey (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 267; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 266)Cracoviensis castellanusAndrzej Tęczyński Sr (†1536), 1503 royal courtier; 1510 Chamberlain of Sandomierz; 1510-1511 royal secretary; 1512 Crown Referendary; 1512 Castellan of Biecz; 1515 Chamberlain of Cracow and Voivode of Lublin; 1529 Voivode of Sandomierz; 1527 Voivode of Cracow; 1533-1536 Castellan of Cracow; 1517, 1518, 1520 royal envoy to Bohemia and Hungary; 1530 royal envoy to Turkey (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 267; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 266) et palatinus Russiae Jan Tarnowski (*1488 – †1561), Count of the Holy Roman Empire; one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund August Jagiellon at the beginning of his rule; 1522-1527 Castellan of Wojnicz, 1525-1552 Starost of Sandomierz, 1527-1559 Grand Crown Hetman (commander-in-chief), 1527-1535 voivode of Ruthenia, 1528 Starost of Żydaczów, 1535-1536 Voivode of Cracow; 1536-1561 - Castellan (Urzędnicy 10, p. 209)dominus de TarnowJan Tarnowski (*1488 – †1561), Count of the Holy Roman Empire; one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund August Jagiellon at the beginning of his rule; 1522-1527 Castellan of Wojnicz, 1525-1552 Starost of Sandomierz, 1527-1559 Grand Crown Hetman (commander-in-chief), 1527-1535 voivode of Ruthenia, 1528 Starost of Żydaczów, 1535-1536 Voivode of Cracow; 1536-1561 - Castellan (Urzędnicy 10, p. 209), operam BCz, 249, p. 219 navantes, ut Hieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)ipsumHieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229) a nodo captivitatis solvant scribuntque ad nostrates se habere bonam spem ad liberandum eum et praesertim quia magnificus dominus Cracoviensis castellanus admittitur ad colloquendum cum eo. The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) TurciThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ab The Hungarians HungarisThe Hungarians male tractantur, quibus John II Sigismund Zápolya (János Zsigmond Szapolyai) (*1540 – †1571), 1540-1570 King of Hungary; son of John Zápolya King of Hungary, and Queen Isabella Jagiellon (daughter of Sigismund I Jagiellon)rex JanussiusJohn II Sigismund Zápolya (János Zsigmond Szapolyai) (*1540 – †1571), 1540-1570 King of Hungary; son of John Zápolya King of Hungary, and Queen Isabella Jagiellon (daughter of Sigismund I Jagiellon) medio sacramento pollicitus est, quod amplius cum Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcoSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire nihil commune habere debeat. Quid autem Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgrex RomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg cogitet et intendat, nec coniectura consequi datur, sed istud dudum latere nequaquam potest.

Valere Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem optime optamus, quae dignetur nos ut quondam amare, quam nos redamabimus et officiis benevolis prosequemur.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)MathiasMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) Dei gratia archiepiscopus Gnesnensis etc.

29IDL 1270 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Opatów, 1535-01-27
            received [1535]-02-07

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 163-166
2copy in Latin, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8243 (TK 5), a.1535, f. 8r-v

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8243 (TK 5), a.1535, f. 7r-v

Prints:
1AT 17 No. 55, p. 77-78 (excerpt; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 163

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, frater in Christo carissime et honorande.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi sanitatis integritatem atque omne felix et faustum precamur, nostram eaedem vetustam benevolentiam cum caritate fraterna offerentes.

Tametsi tunc quando Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis germanus Łęczyca (Lancicia), town in central Poland, on the Bzura river, 80 km NW of Piotrków TrybunalskiLanciciaeŁęczyca (Lancicia), town in central Poland, on the Bzura river, 80 km NW of Piotrków Trybunalski apud nos fuit atrocissimo frigore correpti quadamque lassitudine gravati non omnia exacte de rebus, quae in Denmark (Dania)DaniaDenmark (Dania) aut Lübeck (Lubeca, Lubicensis urbs, Lubecum), city in northern Germany, on the mouth of the Trave river, capital of the Hanseatic LeagueLubecaLübeck (Lubeca, Lubicensis urbs, Lubecum), city in northern Germany, on the mouth of the Trave river, capital of the Hanseatic League cum Holsato principe gesta sunt et a Vestra Reverendissima Dominatione missa perlegeramus, tamen ad locum quietiorem pervenientes diligentius perlegimus et recensuimus. Quae qualia illa sunt, quae geruntur, iam Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio prudentia sua, dubio procul, ponderavit et quorsum tendant possibilibus coniecturis consecuta est, et plurimum laudamus Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis vigilem sollicitudinem, qua movetur, ne ea mala aliquando dum aliis occupati erimus, in iacturam regni ad nos transferantur. Quia tamen praevisa sagitta minus laedit, suasimus nos, ut Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio sacrae 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 Austriamaiestati regiaeSigismund 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 ea omnia simul cum consilio suo patefaceret, ut sua maiestas Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem tanto maiori affectu suae gratiae asciret, quanto intelligeret ipsam esse curiosam et vigilem in rebus suis et dominiorum suorum. Novit enim Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio, cum ageret apud 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 CastilecaesaremCharles 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, eius scripta suae maiestati semper grata fuisse, maluit enim sua maiestas scire res exoticas a fonte quam a rivis, et ideo Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio frequentius suae maiestati scribat. Sed nos, qui ratione partim partimque rerum experientia dirigimur, nihil tale metuimus in nostrum malum inde oriturum, quia istorum foedera semper mutantia comperta sunt et nunc ex Wrocław (Breslau, Vratislavia), city in southwestern Poland, on the Oder river, historical capital of Silesia, from 1526 ruled by the HabsburgsVratislaviaWrocław (Breslau, Vratislavia), city in southwestern Poland, on the Oder river, historical capital of Silesia, from 1526 ruled by the Habsburgs novum huc allatum est Henry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of Yorkregem AngliaeHenry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York cum 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 CastilecaesareCharles 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 foedus inisse et consortem primam ad torum revocasse quodque caesar relicto filio in Spain (Hispania)HispaniaSpain (Hispania) ad septennium cum consorte in Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniamGermany (Germania, Niemcy) venturus sit exercitus comparaturus. Aestas tamen futura ea mirabilia, quae contecta iacent, evome{bi}t. Nam et 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 CastilecaesarCharles 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 et serenissimus Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgrex RomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg ad magna aspirant, classes et exercitus comparando. Quibus Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Popesanctissimus dominus nosterPaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope nullum impedimentum faciet, sed concordiae tramites magna pietate custodiet, licet huc sine dubio curaturus est, ut primum aliqua in religione sic confusa fiat reformatio. Eadem enim facta, omnia reliqua cum honore et gloria ex sententia cedent. BCz, 249, p. 164 Habet Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgrex RomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg in Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)HungarisHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) exercitum ad quinque milia hominum. Nam hodie ex Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of PolandCracoviaCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland litteras habuimus, quid praetendat, suspicio est, praesertim cum multi The Hungarians HungariThe Hungarians ad Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of HabsburgFerdinandumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg deficiant, Hieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)LaskyHieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229) iam liberatus a carcere, cum dominis castellano Cracoviensi et palatino Russiae ad John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungaryregem IohannemJohn Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary Nagyvarad (Varadinum), city in Hungary, Transylvania, on the Sebes-Körös (Crisul Repede) river, today Oradea in western RomaniaVaradinumNagyvarad (Varadinum), city in Hungary, Transylvania, on the Sebes-Körös (Crisul Repede) river, today Oradea in western Romania profectus est, ut illic recipiat condiciones suae manumissionis, durae enim condiciones, et suae condicioni impossibiles primum datae fuere, quales vero hae ultimae erunt, sciemus postea, quia nihil occultum est, quod non reveletur.

Hic dominus Casper creatus canonicus in ecclesia Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis Culmensi venit ad nos cum iuribus suis, quae habet ab antecessore Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis et per Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem confirmatis, supplicans, ut pro eodem ad Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem intercederemus, quod eius gratia assequatur canonicatum et praebendam Culmensem, quae paulo ante vacavit et de eadem Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio providerit, ipso et ipsius iure superinscribediureiure superinscribed neglecto, cuidam suo familiari. Ius siquidem ipse, ex quo creatus est, bonum habet et licet in mense pontificis vacaverit, retinere eam praebendam potest, Vestrae autem Reverendissimae Dominationis provisus eam retinere non poterit, ita enim ex iuribus suis coram nobis exhibitis colligimus. Atque ideo commendamus iustitiam eius Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi, nam plana est, velit gratia et ope sua ipsum in canonicum recipere et sua coadiutoria, quam habet ad alium canonicatum, sit in potestate Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis. Rem enim aequam et iustam faciet, et fomitem litibus submovebit. Nam vir maturus est et doctus quam poterit ecclesiae prodesse, ut cognoscat nostram intercessionem sibi ex usu esse.

Thorn Town Council Magistratus ToronensisThorn Town Council nuper nobis rescripsit citans Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem in testem, quod omnia providet et curet in ea civitate, quae ad cultum divinum et religionem sunt, ita bene et dextere, ut nihil desiderandum sit, suorum maiorum observationi vetustae et bonis exemplis inhaerendo. Quodque sacerdotes probos debito honore afficiant, ut caerimonias vetusto usu habitas sine ulla diminutione asservent, inquientes, quod Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio nequaquam ut eorum pastor aliud pateretur. Si ita est, ut dicunt, laudamus, et eis gratulamur. BCz, 249, p. 165 Non laxentur tamen eis habenae in deterius, et Georgium scribam miro affectu excusant, resipiscere enim deberet priori periculo doctus.

Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio nobis saepius scribat, argumenta enim apud ipsam frequentia, quae scribendi materiam offerent et praesertim si quid subinde de rebus ultramarinis innovabitur, quia utique nostra interest talia non ignorare, ex aliena cudina in nos transferri ad incommodum regni ex insidiis posset. Deus servet incolumem Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem longaeve, quae sibi de nobis persuadeat, ut nos alias comprobavit. Eandem enim caritatem semper erga eandem servaturi firmiter sumus.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)MathiasMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) Dei gratia archiepiscopus Gnesnensis etc.

30IDL 1291 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Gniezno, 1535-03-17
            received [1535]-04-16

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 167-170
2copy in Latin, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8243 (TK 5), a.1535, f. 19r-v

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8243 (TK 5), a.1535, f. 20r-v

Prints:
1AT 17 No. 160, p. 226-227 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 167

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, frater in Christo carissime et honoran(de) or honoran(dissime)honoran(de)honoran(de) or honoran(dissime).

Sanitatis plenitudinem atque omne felix et faustum Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi fraterne precamur.

Meminimus Vestram Reverendissimam Dominationem nobis scripsisse, quod una cum magnifico domino Georg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377)Mariemburgensi palatinoGeorg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377) commissum a sacra 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 Austriamaiestate regiaSigismund 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 habeat, ut 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 LeagueGdanumGdańsk (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 accedat, et statum sanctae religionis, qui modo illic habetur, cognoscat et emendet. Libenter itaque sciremus, quid Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio ea in re fecerit. Defertur enim ad nos, quod quidam cives nituntur suae haeresis consilio inducere modum sub utraque specie communicandi et ceteros prohibitos errores in perniciem ecclesiae et religioni excitandi. Quapropter Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio dignetur bona ratione elidere istas eorum pravas intentiones, de facili enim qui sint, ex fructibus eorum eos cognoscet. Metuendum enim est, si dudum dissimulabitur, ne deteriora prioribus emergant et praesertim sacra 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 Austriamaiestate regiaSigismund 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 hisce temporibus aliis negotiis, ut ipsa non ignorat, distracta et occupata existente. Habebit Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio a domino Deo praemium et laude non infima dignabitur.

Ex nundinis vero Vratislaviensibus nobis scribitur, quod 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 Castileimperialis maiestasCharles 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 omnino hoc vere ventura sit in Italy (Italia)ItaliamItaly (Italia) cum exercitu non spernendo et quod iam sua maiestas habeat in Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaGermany (Germania, Niemcy) sedecem milia militum mercenariorum, sed nescitur, quid sua maiestas intendat. Scribitur etiam, quod principes Germaniae propter universalem concordiam in Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaGermany (Germania, Niemcy) restituendam sollicitent 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 Castilecaesaream maiestatemCharles 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 pro concilio celebrando quodque spes habeatur caesarem istud facturum, etia paper damaged[ia]ia paper damagedm si Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Popesanctissimus dominusPaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope noster renueret.

Scribitur etiam, quod parlamen paper damaged[amen]amen paper damagedtum France (Gallia, Francia), the kingdomGalliaeFrance (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom multos insignes viros propter haeresim Luterianam(!) damna paper damaged[mna]mna paper damagedverit et igni tradiderit idemque et reverendissimus Erard de la Marck (d' Arenberg, Eberhard de la Marck) (*1472 – †1538), in 1507 accompanied Louis XII on his expedition against Genoa; 1506-1538 Prince-Bishop of Liège, 1507-1525 Bishop of Chartres, 1520 Archbishop of Valencia, 1521 elevated to cardinal, 1505 Louis XII of Valois' envoy at the court of Emperor Maximilian I (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 134)dominus LeodiensisErard de la Marck (d' Arenberg, Eberhard de la Marck) (*1472 – †1538), in 1507 accompanied Louis XII on his expedition against Genoa; 1506-1538 Prince-Bishop of Liège, 1507-1525 Bishop of Chartres, 1520 Archbishop of Valencia, 1521 elevated to cardinal, 1505 Louis XII of Valois' envoy at the court of Emperor Maximilian I (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 134) et serenissimus John III of Portugal (John the Pious, João III Aviz) (*1502 – †1557), 1521-1557 King of Portugal; son of Manuel I, King of Portugal, and Maria of Aragonrex PortugaliaeJohn III of Portugal (John the Pious, João III Aviz) (*1502 – †1557), 1521-1557 King of Portugal; son of Manuel I, King of Portugal, and Maria of Aragon fecisse dicitur. Sparguntur enim ista dogmata passim per universum mundum, quae homines corrumpunt. Sacra tamen 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 Austriamaiestas regiaSigismund 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, serenissimus dominus noster, his diebus ad omnes dignitarios et capitaneos edictum misit severum, dogmata et libros prohibendo, et iubet punire severe tali haeresi contaminatos atque a studiis haereticorum revocat adulescentes sub poena perpetui exilii. Et iam aliquot redierunt ex Wittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of LeipzigVitembergaWittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of Leipzig.

BCz, 249, p. 168

Scribitur etiam nobis, quod quidam adulescens doctus, Anani text damaged[i]i text damagedanus appellatus, natione Gallus, cum Philipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557)MelanctonePhilipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557) ab Philipp von Wittelsbach der Streitbare (*1503 – †1548)lanthgrabio HessiaePhilipp von Wittelsbach der Streitbare (*1503 – †1548) veniens, Leipzig (Lipsia), city in southern Germany, SaxonyLipsiaeLeipzig (Lipsia), city in southern Germany, Saxony vita functus est. Cui cum negata sit sepultura Leipzig (Lipsia), city in southern Germany, SaxonyLipsiaeLeipzig (Lipsia), city in southern Germany, Saxony propter haeresim, a Luteranis in Wittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of LeipzigVitembergamWittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of Leipzig solemniter ductus est et illic magna pompa sepultus, quem Philipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557)MelanctonPhilipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557) funebri oratione deplorans Polonum apostolum appellavit, nam ipse adulescens, quia domino Jan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007)LaskyJan Łaski (Ioannes de Lasco) (*1456 – †1531), 1503-1513 Grand Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland, 1510-1531 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland (PSB 18, p. 229-237 ; TAFIŁOWSKI 2007) servivit, pro Polono in studio Vitembergensi habitus est, inquiens Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)regnum PoloniaePoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) ex morte eius recepisse irrecuperabilem iacturam. Ipsum enim superinscribedenimenim superinscribed asserens ad id fuisse doctum, ut Polonos sua doctrina in viam salutis restitueret et ab errore evelleret.

Intelleximus istic vobis a sacra 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 Austriamaiestate regiaSigismund 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 in Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)MarienborgaMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia) conventum esse indictum, quare autem sit indictus nunc, rationem nobiscum exquirimus. Vestra tamen Reverendissima Dominatio nobis scribere non dedignetur rationem eius conventus.

Residentes hic circa hanc sanctam ecclesiam in loco avio, pauca scire possumus, quae in mundo aguntur, igitur nobis pergratum erit, quando nobis saepius scribet. Et feliciter valeat nosque fraterne diligat.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus GnesnensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) etc.

31IDL 6495     Ioannes DANTISCUS to Maciej DRZEWICKI, 1535-05-15 — 1535-06-07 Letter lost

Letter lost, mentioned in IDL 1311: Rem maxime gratam Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio fecit nos suis litteris visendo suumque vetustum affectum declarando, and IDL 1315: Posteaquam Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio ultimo nobis scripserit, reddendo rationem eorum, quae ex sacrae maiestatis regiae domini nostri clementissimi mandato apud Gdanenses egerit et profecerit, scripsimus Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi gratias agentes, quod nos certiores de rebus illic actis et quam spem sibi pollicetur de suis gentilibus, sed quoniam de Romana ecclesia disputant, videntur illi suo modo derogare velle, modo possint
32IDL 1311 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Łowicz, 1535-06-09
            received 1535-06-15

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 181-184
2copy in Latin, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8243 (TK 5), a.1535, f. 43r-v
3register with excerpt in Latin, Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8243 (TK 5), a.1535, f. 42r-v

Prints:
1AT 17 No. 328, p. 427-429 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz 249, p. 184

Reverendissimo in Christo [...] stain[...][...] stain Domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIoanniIoannes 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 Dei gratia stain[Dei gratia]Dei gratia stain episcopo Culmensi [...] stain[...][...] stain [...] paper damaged[...][...] paper damaged et fratri [...] stain[...][...] stain et honoran(do) or honoran(dissimo)honoran(do)honoran(do) or honoran(dissimo)

BCz 249, p. 181

Reverendissime in Cristo Pater et Domine, frater in Cristo carissime et honoran(de) or honoran(dissime)honoran(de)honoran(de) or honoran(dissime) .

Salutem in Domino et optatam cum plena sanitate felicitatem cum sui commendatione.

Rem maxime gratam Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio fecit nos suis litteris visendo suumque vetustum affectum declarando, quem quidem affectum nos magni facimus, irae enim amantium, ut illud Terentianum est, faciunt amoris reintegrationem, Vestra igitur Reverendissima Dominatio vetusto nos amet amore et nos respondebimus, quia ex corde quicquid rancoris natum fuit, evulsimus neque aliter sibi Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra persuadeat de nobis. Quod vero ad nostri nepotis scholastici negotium attinet, inveniemus modum, quo beneficium sibi exhibitum liberaliter recompensemus, Vestra itaque Reverendissima Dominatio boni consulat, quod cum ea nuper super ea re liberius commentati simus.

Exspectabamus Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis et magnifici domini Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)palatini MarienborgensisAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326) earum rerum exitum cognoscere, quas cum Gdańsk Town Council magistratu GdanensiGdańsk Town Council mandato sacrae 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 Austriamaiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 egistis et maxime in religionis statu, sed ex Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis scriptis atque ex responso Vestris Dominationibus dato per magistratum non aliud colligere possumus, quam quod illa 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 LeaguecivitasGdańsk (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 sit et manet in ambigua religione et praesertim, quod auctore pernicioso monacho Pancratius Klemme, Dominican monk (*ca. 1475 – †1546), dominican and reformer; in 1537 he left finally Dominican Order.; 1526-1529 preacher in the St. John's Church in Gdańsk; 1529-1546 - in the St. Mary's ChurchPancratio Pancratius Klemme, Dominican monk (*ca. 1475 – †1546), dominican and reformer; in 1537 he left finally Dominican Order.; 1526-1529 preacher in the St. John's Church in Gdańsk; 1529-1546 - in the St. Mary's Churchcarere non vult, verendum itaque est, ne civitas magistratu connivente in deteriora ... illegible...... illegible labatur. Et ideo Vestris Dominationibus, qui isti patriae praesidetis, invigilandum est utraque aure, ut emendatio fiat, cf. Cic. Off. 1.81 Quamquam hoc animi, illud etiam ingenii magni est, praecipere cogitatione futura et aliquanto ante constituere, quid accidere possit in utramque partem et quid agendum sit, cum quid evenerit, nec committere, ut aliquando dicendum sit “non putaram”.; V. Max. 7.2.2 Scipio vero Africanus turpe esse aiebat in re militari dicere “non putaram”, videlicet quia explorato et excusso consilio quae ferro aguntur administrari oportere arbitrabatur. Summa ratione: inemendabilis est enim error, qui violentiae Martis committitur.; Sen. Dial. 4.31.4 Turpissimam aiebat Fabius imperatori excusationem esse “non putaui”, ego turpissimam homini puto. Omnia puta, exspecta ne veniat dicendum: non putaramcf. Cic. Off. 1.81 Quamquam hoc animi, illud etiam ingenii magni est, praecipere cogitatione futura et aliquanto ante constituere, quid accidere possit in utramque partem et quid agendum sit, cum quid evenerit, nec committere, ut aliquando dicendum sit “non putaram”.; V. Max. 7.2.2 Scipio vero Africanus turpe esse aiebat in re militari dicere “non putaram”, videlicet quia explorato et excusso consilio quae ferro aguntur administrari oportere arbitrabatur. Summa ratione: inemendabilis est enim error, qui violentiae Martis committitur.; Sen. Dial. 4.31.4 Turpissimam aiebat Fabius imperatori excusationem esse “non putaui”, ego turpissimam homini puto. Omnia puta, exspecta . Religionis enim integritate, ut Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio novit, gentium status firmantur et religionis mutatione infirmantur et plerumque dissolvuntur. Placet siquidem nobis opera et studium Vestrarum Dominationum simul et industria, qua usi estis, ut eius 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 LeaguecivitatisGdańsk (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 status et fides erga 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 Austriamaiestatem regiamSigismund 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 firmaretur, maxime his temporibus, quando ubique furor pro ratione vigeat et ideo sacra maiestas regia per Vestras Dominationes bono consilio, quid facere debeat, erat instruenda. Sed nostra aetas, iam in viribus hebes orig. ebeshebeshebes orig. ebes, non patitur, ut illuc aliquando veniamus, ubi tamen proficere possemus, quia vitae nostrae solemus praeponere bonum statum Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)reipublicaePoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) neque hunc laborem horreremus. Verum Vestrae Dominationes, quae sapientissimae sunt, dubio procul salutem suae gentis ex omni parte conservabunt et sacram 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 Austriamaiestatem regiamSigismund 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 a sollicitudine liberabunt.

Quae nova hic habemus, Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi mitto et eadem ex urbe specialiter nobis scripta sunt. Dominus Deus prosperet 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 Castilecaesaream maiestatemCharles 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, ut praevaleat in istos Philisteo<s> funda et lapide. Utinam et vestrum bellum, quod Citizens of Lübeck LubucensesCitizens of Lübeck stulte BCz 249, p. 182 et cum incommodo suo in perniciem multorum nutriunt, aliquando cesset, quatenus navigatio restituatur.

Reverendissimus dominus Ioannes Magnus (Ioannes Store, Jöns Månsson, Ioannes Magni) (*1488 – †1544), doctor of theology, diplomat in the service of Pope Adrian VI and Gustav Vasa, King of Sweden. In the years 1526-1531 he was staying in Gdańsk as a royal envoy. After his banishment from Sweden by Protestants, he remained in this city until 1537; in this year he went to Italy, where he took part in the Council of Mantua; 1506 Canon of Linköping and Skara, 1523 Papal Nuncio to the new King of Sweden Gustav Vasa; in the same year Provost of the Strängnäs Chapter and Bishop of Västerås, 1523-1544 Archbishop of Uppsala (consecrated by the Pope in 1533) (MAGNUS 1992, p. 9-11; CE, vol. 2, p. 368)archiepiscopus UpsaliensisIoannes Magnus (Ioannes Store, Jöns Månsson, Ioannes Magni) (*1488 – †1544), doctor of theology, diplomat in the service of Pope Adrian VI and Gustav Vasa, King of Sweden. In the years 1526-1531 he was staying in Gdańsk as a royal envoy. After his banishment from Sweden by Protestants, he remained in this city until 1537; in this year he went to Italy, where he took part in the Council of Mantua; 1506 Canon of Linköping and Skara, 1523 Papal Nuncio to the new King of Sweden Gustav Vasa; in the same year Provost of the Strängnäs Chapter and Bishop of Västerås, 1523-1544 Archbishop of Uppsala (consecrated by the Pope in 1533) (MAGNUS 1992, p. 9-11; CE, vol. 2, p. 368) nuper nobis scribens egit Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi gratias, quod ipsum humaniter, dum 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 LeagueGdaniGdańsk (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 esset, habuerit et tractaverit et quod nostri in simposiis una cum reverendissimo Heinrich Bockholt (*1463 – †1535), 1524 bishop of Lübeck (NDB, vol. 3, p. 678)domino LubucensiHeinrich Bockholt (*1463 – †1535), 1524 bishop of Lübeck (NDB, vol. 3, p. 678) non fuerit oblita, quam ob rem gratias habemus. Nos quoque Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis in bona occasione non erimus immemores, bonum pro bono reddentes. Hodie etiam habemus a reverendissimo Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)domino CracoviensiPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268) nuntium et magna animi gratitudine intelleximus suam reverendissimam dominationem satis recte ex tam gravi aegritudine convaluisse, quem nobis Dominus Deus longaeve servet incolumem.

Cum Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio nobis scribere volet, poterit ad dominum Lipowyecz, vel ad cancellarium reverendissimi Jan Karnkowski (*ca. 1472 – †1537), at least from 1497 scribe at the royal chancellery; before 1500-02-29 Cracow Canon; at least in 1506-1527 royal secretary; between 1503 and 1509 Provost in Skalbmierz; 1510 Scholastic in Sandomierz; 1510 Poznań Canon; ca. 1513 parish priest in Piotrków; 1523 Canon of St. George at the Wawel; before 1525 Płock Canon; 1525 - of Gniezno; before 1535 - at the Cracow Cathedral; 1527 Bishop Elect of Przemyśl; 1531 Bishop of Włocławek; 1510,1514, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1524, 1525 royal envoy to Hungary; 1514, 1515,1523 - to local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 254)episcopi VladislaviensisJan Karnkowski (*ca. 1472 – †1537), at least from 1497 scribe at the royal chancellery; before 1500-02-29 Cracow Canon; at least in 1506-1527 royal secretary; between 1503 and 1509 Provost in Skalbmierz; 1510 Scholastic in Sandomierz; 1510 Poznań Canon; ca. 1513 parish priest in Piotrków; 1523 Canon of St. George at the Wawel; before 1525 Płock Canon; 1525 - of Gniezno; before 1535 - at the Cracow Cathedral; 1527 Bishop Elect of Przemyśl; 1531 Bishop of Włocławek; 1510,1514, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1524, 1525 royal envoy to Hungary; 1514, 1515,1523 - to local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 254), dominum Stanislaum Dambrowsky, qui Włocławek (Vladislavia, Ladislavia, Leslau), city in northern Poland, Kujawy, on the Vistula river, episcopal seeVladislaviaeWłocławek (Vladislavia, Ladislavia, Leslau), city in northern Poland, Kujawy, on the Vistula river, episcopal see manet, litteras mittere hidden by binding[ere]ere hidden by binding et illorum cura nobis subinde transmittentur. Et felicissime valeat nosque fraterne amet.

Ex Lowicz, 9 Iunii 1535.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus GnesnensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) etc.

Postscript:

Ineptias Pasquilli libenter legi, quae qualiscunque sunt, ex theologia quaesitae non offendunt. Similiterque libenter legi cf. Oratio filii prodigi before 1535-05-05, CIDTC IDP 165, poem lostcarmen de filio prodigocf. Oratio filii prodigi before 1535-05-05, CIDTC IDP 165, poem lost, Evangelio conveniens. Igitur habemus gratias, quod nobis seria et iucunda impartitur.

33IDL 1315 Maciej DRZEWICKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS, Inowłódz, 1535-06-13?
            received [1535]-06-24

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 249, p. 185-188
2copy in Latin, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8243 (TK 5), a.1535, f. 45r-v

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8243 (TK 5), a.1535, f. 44r-v

Prints:
1AT 17 No. 344, p. 443-445 (in extenso; Polish register)

 

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BCz, 249, p. 185

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, amice et frater in Christo carissime et plurimum honorande.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi sanitatis integritatem atque omne felix et faustum precamur nostrumque fraternum amorem vetustae observationis offerimus.

Posteaquam Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio ultimo nobis scripserit, reddendo rationem eorum, quae ex sacrae 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 Austriamaiestatis regiaeSigismund 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 domini nostri clementissimi mandato superinscribedmandatomandato superinscribed apud Citizens of Gdańsk GdanensesCitizens of Gdańsk egerit et profecerit, scripsimus Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi gratias agentes, quod nos certiores <fecerit> de rebus illic actis et quam spem sibi pollicetur de suis gentilibus, sed quoniam de Romana ecclesia disputant, videntur illi suo modo derogare velle, modo possint. Spiritus Sancti igitur gratia opus est, ut fantastici eorum conceptus el paper damaged[l]l paper damagediminentur et bonis illuminentur consiliis, ne eis contingat, ut vocatis ad nuptias sese excusantibus aut illis, qui dum sponte vocati non venirent, compellerentur.

Misimus nos Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)reverendissimo domino CracoviensiPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268) exemplum eius curae et diligentiae vestrae, ad nos perscriptae, ut sua reverendissima dominatio cognoscat, vos bene egisse et sacram 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 Austriamaiestatem regiamSigismund 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 non dissimulasse, immo et edicta per suam maiestatem superiori tempore promulgata in eam vim, ut se nostrates contineant ab universitatibus infectis haeresi, et praesertim Witembergensi, passim in Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaGermany (Germania, Niemcy) imprimuntur et cum superinscribedcumcum superinscribed laude nostri principis circumferuntur.

Scripsimus etiam Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi nova de Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcaSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire et Tahmāsp I Safavid (Sophi) (*1514 – †1576), 1524-1576 Shah of Persia, 2nd. Shah of the Safavid dynasty, ruled 1524 - 1576. Son and successor of Ismail I Safavid PersaTahmāsp I Safavid (Sophi) (*1514 – †1576), 1524-1576 Shah of Persia, 2nd. Shah of the Safavid dynasty, ruled 1524 - 1576. Son and successor of Ismail I Safavid . Sed id confirmatur, quod Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcusSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, circumventus mirabili astu et stratagemate a... illegible...... illegible a Tahmāsp I Safavid (Sophi) (*1514 – †1576), 1524-1576 Shah of Persia, 2nd. Shah of the Safavid dynasty, ruled 1524 - 1576. Son and successor of Ismail I Safavid PersaTahmāsp I Safavid (Sophi) (*1514 – †1576), 1524-1576 Shah of Persia, 2nd. Shah of the Safavid dynasty, ruled 1524 - 1576. Son and successor of Ismail I Safavid , mirabiliter corruit, ut ex impressis libellis videri potest. Misimus enim nos unum Iacobus Ludovicus Decius (Jakob Ludwig Dietz, Jakub Ludwik Decjusz) (†after 1557)fratriIacobus Ludovicus Decius (Jakob Ludwig Dietz, Jakub Ludwik Decjusz) (†after 1557) domini Iustus Ludovicus Decius (Justus Ludwik Decjusz, Jost Ludwig Dietz, Iodocus Decius) (*ca. 1485 – †1545), merchant, historian, reformer of the Polish monetary system; ennobled in 1519; 1520-1524 royal secretary; 1528 Cracow town councillor; 1528 alderman in Piotrków; 1526-1535 administrator of the royal mint in Königsberg; 1528-1535 administrator of the royal mint in Thorn; 1530-1540 administrator of the royal mint in Cracow; 1519, 1520, 1522, 1523-1524 - royal envoy to Italy (PSB 5, p. 42-45; WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 250-251; NOGA, p. 304)IostIustus Ludovicus Decius (Justus Ludwik Decjusz, Jost Ludwig Dietz, Iodocus Decius) (*ca. 1485 – †1545), merchant, historian, reformer of the Polish monetary system; ennobled in 1519; 1520-1524 royal secretary; 1528 Cracow town councillor; 1528 alderman in Piotrków; 1526-1535 administrator of the royal mint in Königsberg; 1528-1535 administrator of the royal mint in Thorn; 1530-1540 administrator of the royal mint in Cracow; 1519, 1520, 1522, 1523-1524 - royal envoy to Italy (PSB 5, p. 42-45; WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 250-251; NOGA, p. 304), ita eius fratre domino Iosto volente, perlecto tamen. Misissemus etiam et Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationi, sed non habuimus, qui Germanice scribere sciret. Res itaque ad hoc devenit, ut Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcusSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire per magnas pollicitationes medio serenissimi Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburgregis RomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg quaerit et mendicat pacem a 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 CastilecaesareCharles 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 nostro Christiano et interim novum exercitum comparat, volens, ut novem decimum expediant, caesar autem noster una cum Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Popesummo pontificePaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope et plerisque principibus Christianis habet classem instructam de 250 velis potentissimam, ut aiunt et ubi Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of SavoyGallusFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy, quod formidandum est, impedimentum non obiecerit, Domino Deo iuvante, Christiani prospere hostem sub hac occasione invadent et vincent. Sed fortassis Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio et haec sollertiae suae usu non ignorat, tamen neque nos voluimus istud eidem esse pro nostro officio occultum, ut laeto animo vivat.

Hodie nobis attulit regias litteras Kaspar Lysman (Kaspar Liszeman, Casparus Lisemannus) (†after 1547-05-20), son of Toruń Old Town alderman Bernhard Lysman and his wife Gertrud; rector of St. Jacob parish in Thorn; at least from 1533 supranumerary (not resident and out of profit) canon of Kulm (MAŃKOWSKI 1928, p. 117; TSB 7, p. 117-118)Casper LismanKaspar Lysman (Kaspar Liszeman, Casparus Lisemannus) (†after 1547-05-20), son of Toruń Old Town alderman Bernhard Lysman and his wife Gertrud; rector of St. Jacob parish in Thorn; at least from 1533 supranumerary (not resident and out of profit) canon of Kulm (MAŃKOWSKI 1928, p. 117; TSB 7, p. 117-118) sacerdos Thoronensis, quarum litterarum Vestrae Reverendissimae <D(ominatio)ni> exemplum mittimus. Voluit enim apud nos contra intrusum in praebendam Culmensem citationem, sed nequaquam eidem dedimus, nol{l}entes, ut Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio exinde animo turbaretur, sed eundem remisimus ad gratiam BCz, 249, p. 186 et tribunal Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis, ut illic contra intrusum, si opus habet, agat, ubi vero se gravatum senserit, eidem appellare licebit. Sed mea sententia est, quia creatio Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis eidem ius ad rem dedis written over ttss written over tse videtur, ut eundem exspectantem faciat alterius vacaturae superinscribed in place of crossed-out ionisionisuraeurae superinscribed in place of crossed-out ionis praebendae et sic provisus Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominatio)nis non inquietabitur.

Obiecimus nos sibi Kaspar Lysman (Kaspar Liszeman, Casparus Lisemannus) (†after 1547-05-20), son of Toruń Old Town alderman Bernhard Lysman and his wife Gertrud; rector of St. Jacob parish in Thorn; at least from 1533 supranumerary (not resident and out of profit) canon of Kulm (MAŃKOWSKI 1928, p. 117; TSB 7, p. 117-118)Caspari LismanKaspar Lysman (Kaspar Liszeman, Casparus Lisemannus) (†after 1547-05-20), son of Toruń Old Town alderman Bernhard Lysman and his wife Gertrud; rector of St. Jacob parish in Thorn; at least from 1533 supranumerary (not resident and out of profit) canon of Kulm (MAŃKOWSKI 1928, p. 117; TSB 7, p. 117-118), quod habeatur suspectus in observatione religionis et quod fama ipsum prodat in sermonibus aliquando impertinentia et apocripha docere. Ipse cum lacrimis diluebat suam innocentiam, paratum se exhibens parere Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis emendationi, hoc aegre ferens, quod Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio paterne cum ipso non agat, quodque ipsum ad se non advocet et eum corripiat paterne privatim. At ita ex caritatis officio esse deberet, nam et ovis errans inventa, ad caulas in humeris reportata, magnum solatium inventori et amicis fecisse, testante sacro evangelio, perhibetur. Lucretur itaque Vestra Dominatio Reverendissima hanc ovem et emendatam, si qua in parte errat, ad caulas reducat et verbi Dei contionatorem faciat. Nam et ille monachus Gdanensis impurus est et in deteriora in dies, uti dicitur magistratu stertente, labitur, hic autem Kaspar Lysman (Kaspar Liszeman, Casparus Lisemannus) (†after 1547-05-20), son of Toruń Old Town alderman Bernhard Lysman and his wife Gertrud; rector of St. Jacob parish in Thorn; at least from 1533 supranumerary (not resident and out of profit) canon of Kulm (MAŃKOWSKI 1928, p. 117; TSB 7, p. 117-118)CasparKaspar Lysman (Kaspar Liszeman, Casparus Lisemannus) (†after 1547-05-20), son of Toruń Old Town alderman Bernhard Lysman and his wife Gertrud; rector of St. Jacob parish in Thorn; at least from 1533 supranumerary (not resident and out of profit) canon of Kulm (MAŃKOWSKI 1928, p. 117; TSB 7, p. 117-118) coram nobis obtulit se oboedienter pariturum emendationi, ubi opus Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio esse censebit. Tales igitur, qui sponte volunt se emendare audie<n>di sunt et reformandi. Sed non dubitamus, quod Vestra Reverendissima Dominatio scopum tanget pro prudentia sua et nobis non imputabit, quod ita libere ad eandem scribimus optimeque eandem valere optamus et rogamus, ut ad nos frequentius scribat.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis bonus frater Maciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166)Mathias Dei gratia archiepiscopus GnesnensisMaciej Drzewicki (*1467 – †1535), in 1486 accompanied Filippo Buonaccorsi (Callimachus), as his secretary, during his mission to emperor Frederick III of Habsburg. In 1515 took part in the First Congress of Vienna, and then (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Dantiscus) in a mission to Venice on Emperor Maximilian I's behalf; after 1488 Canon of Cracow, 1492 Royal Secretary, 1492-1505 Scholastic in Cracow, 1493 Cantor at the collegiate chapter in Sandomierz, 1496-1531 Scholastic at the collegiate chapter in Łęczyca, 1497, 1499 Grand Royal Secretary, 1498-1514 Provost at the collegiate chapter in Skalbmierz, 1499 - at St. Florian's in the Kleparz district in Cracow, 1500 Canon of Poznań, 1501-1511 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1504 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1511-1515 Provost at the collegiate chapter of St. Michael at the Crown castle and Grand Crown Chancellor, 1513-1531 Bishop of Włocławek, 1531-1535 Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, 1515 envoy of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (together with Rafał Leszczyński and Ioannes Dantiscus) to Venice (PSB 5, p. 409-412; Urzędnicy 10, p. 166) etc.