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Gdańsk City Council do Ioannes DANTISCUS
Gdańsk (Danzig), 1539-04-10


Rękopiśmienne podstawy źródłowe:
1kopia kancelaryjna język: niemiecki, ręką pisarza, APG, 300, 27, 15, k. 363v-365v
2brulion język: niemiecki, ręką pisarza, APG, 300, 27, 15, k. 362v-363v

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1regest język: polski, XX w., B. PAU-PAN, 8249 (TK 11), k. 44

 

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Exiit 10 Aprilis anno etc. 39.

Gnediger Herr.

Wir seint zcweÿfels freÿ es werde Ewer Gnade in frisschem gedencken enthalten haben, was unvorhoffte difficultet uns allen als Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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)koniglichen disser lande Prewsenn rethenCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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) vonn wegenn der bewusten zceÿse abelegung (durch wes getrib lossen wir in seÿnem wege) in vorgangenen thagen heÿmgefallen / unnd also was fleysz unnd erbet dieselbige Ewer Gnade und in besunder der hochwirdige in Gott herr, herr Tiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), ennobled by King Sigismund I in 1519; 1504–1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516–1527 and 1533–1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523–1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537–1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549–1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984)Tydemannus bisschoff zcu CulmenTiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), ennobled by King Sigismund I in 1519; 1504–1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516–1527 and 1533–1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523–1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537–1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549–1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984), als der gebetene herre vormittelst iren schriften neben andern koniglichen rethen / und uns beÿ der 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 Austriakoniglichen maiestettSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria unserm allergnedigstenn herrnn domit es beÿ dem gemeinen der herrn rethe bedenckenn und slusse ausz beweglichen ursachenn furgenommen bleÿben muchte angewandt habenn in starckem vorhoffenn. / Es solte sulchs vonn irer 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 Austriakoniglichen maiestettSigismund 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 vormoge eÿnes etzlichen gnedidgenn und trostlichen schreÿbenns. /

Derwegen an Ewer Genade als das 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 Austriaire maiestettSigismund 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 die deposition zcu Thorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic LeagueThorunThorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League etc. woll gescheen lossen kunde erhalten seyn wurdenn. Was andtwurtt aber am heiligenn Ostertage wÿdderumbe an uns derwegenn unvorhofft ergangenn wirt Ewer Gnade ausz eÿngelegter desselbigenn koniglichen rescripts abschrifft haben zcuerfurden. Welchs wir Ewer Gnaden (der die sach sampt andernn Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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)koniglichen rathennCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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) gemeÿnn) mitherczuteÿlen nicht habenn underlossen konnenn und hetten unns werlich aller gelegent noch nicht versehenn (das in der sachen solchs strackes unnd hartes wir schweigen geschwÿndes) andtwurtt hette ergehen sollen wir achten aber das solchs villeichte mer der newen kurtzlich angekommenen und also nicht fast geubeten canczeley, / dan der 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 Austriakoiglichen maiestettSigismund 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 (der lÿndes und gnediges gemutte unns allen immers kundigk) zcu zcuschreÿben sey. / Aber wie deme allenn so konnen wir vor unser person nicht erfinden, / das men der last entbindet ader der sachen noch zcur zceit auff den genndt der Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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)koniglichen retheCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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) bedenckenns gehilfen sey. /

Hirummbe were unser gutte meÿnunge das in anmerkung des hartenn andtwurtts (welch ane zcweÿfell) an Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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)die andern herrn radteCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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) auff ire schriffte zcu nicht ungleicher ernster in awsz unsers erachtenns ergangen seÿnn werde, / nicht alleine wir als die stedte, / bsunder ouch Ewer Gnade dergleichenn der erwirdige in Gott herr Tiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), ennobled by King Sigismund I in 1519; 1504–1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516–1527 and 1533–1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523–1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537–1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549–1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984)Tidemannus bischoff zcu CulmenTiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), ennobled by King Sigismund I in 1519; 1504–1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516–1527 and 1533–1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523–1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537–1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549–1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984) / unnd andere konigliche rethe an die 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 Austriakonigliche maiestettSigismund 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 auffs furderlichste als das immers moglich wydderummbe schreiben und sich also samptlicher undertheniger und eintrechtiget instendigkeit, / ummbe eÿnen gnedidgen der sachenn an stanndt, / bisz in denn negstenn Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia landtagkProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia (der doch hart vor der thuer) zcuerhalten beÿ derselbigen irer koniglichen maiestett beerbeitenn theten. / Szo als wie das auch vonn wegen Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic Leagueunser stadtGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic League lawts eingelegten begrÿffes dennoch auff Ewer Gnade vorbesserung und guttenn radt zcuthuende bedocht seint. /

Domit men als denne vormittelst gemeÿnem reÿfein radtslage disen obligenn eyne maesz ergent treffen unnd furdenn. Ouch Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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)koniglicher reteheCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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) wie ouch derselbigen decretenn estimationn / und authoritet, / dennoch erhalten und kleinickeit vormÿden werdenn muchte. / Welchs alles wir Ewer Gnaden als eÿn gemeÿn obligen nicht habenn wissenn zcubergen, / dieselbige dinstliches fleises bittende unns ires reÿfenn radts hirauff weÿther theylhafftigk zcu machen geruchen welle. /

Dasselbige ummbe Ewer Gnade herwidderumbe zcuvordienenn, / wollen wir stets unvordrossenn befundenn werdenn mith der hulfe Gottis, dem wir Ewer Gnade lange gesundt unnd seliglich befhelenn.

Datum ut supra.

Postscript:

Scheda litteris inclusa Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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 Ermlandepiscopo WarmiensiIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans 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

Auch, Gnediger Herre, wer hienebenn an Ewer Erszamkeit(!) unser dienstlich bitt dieweyl mit so hartem unnd ernsten schriften fast auff die weÿse wie men villeicht in der Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia), the kingdomCronnPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia), the kingdom /an diese unnd jenne stadte ader och sust zcu schreiben pflecht fast kegen die gewonheit angesucht werden / wie Ewer Gnade ausz dem eÿngeschlossenen koniglichen mandats exemplar zcu befundenn. / Derwegenn wÿr als immers Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, 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)koniglicher radteCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18) und die solch ernnstes nicht gewonnt / unns auch solchs vorhin nicht geboten nicht wenigk beschweer zcu unsern gemutten sullen unnd dieweyle solchs villeichte der newen canczleÿ (als die des gebrauches und stile nicht alle geubet ader erfarenn seÿ moge) mehr dan irer 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 Austriakoniglichen maiestettSigismund 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 zcu zcuschreÿbenn sey. / Szo ist dennoch an Ewer Gnade unser dienstlich bitt wolle des thuens und schreibenns obgedocht in iren schrifften, / die sie an den bewuste newenn herrenn undercanczeler als her Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisers to King Sigismund I and later to his son Sigismund II Augustus; Canon of the collegiate chapters of Sandomierz from 1521 and Kielce from 1530; Canon of Gniezno from 1531; royal secretary from 1532/1533 to 1537, previously a scribe in the royal chancery; 1537–1539 Grand Secretary; 1539–1547 Vice-Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; 1539–1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541–1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545–1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547–1550 Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; royal envoy to Rome in 1532 and to local diets in 1534 and 1538 (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)Samuell MaczeewszkÿSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisers to King Sigismund I and later to his son Sigismund II Augustus; Canon of the collegiate chapters of Sandomierz from 1521 and Kielce from 1530; Canon of Gniezno from 1531; royal secretary from 1532/1533 to 1537, previously a scribe in the royal chancery; 1537–1539 Grand Secretary; 1539–1547 Vice-Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; 1539–1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541–1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545–1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547–1550 Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; royal envoy to Rome in 1532 and to local diets in 1534 and 1538 (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69) ergehen lossen werde etzlicher mase beschwerlich unns zcum besten antzutzeÿgende nicht underlossenn. /

Es ist auch an Ewer Gnade unser dienstlich bogeer das im fall do der wolgeborne herr Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 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)Achatius CzemaAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 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), danczker castellan, in seÿnem zcege so seine herrlichkeit an Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 until his death Duke in Prussia as a vassal of the Polish king; son of Frederick V of Brandenburg-Ansbach the Elder and Sophia Jagiellon, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon; nephew of Sigismund I Jagiellon, King of Poland; founder of the University of Königsberg, 1544 (WIJACZKA 2010)furstliche durchlauchtAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 until his death Duke in Prussia as a vassal of the Polish king; son of Frederick V of Brandenburg-Ansbach the Elder and Sophia Jagiellon, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon; nephew of Sigismund I Jagiellon, King of Poland; founder of the University of Königsberg, 1544 (WIJACZKA 2010) in Prussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania, and Livonia. From 1466 it was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici), comprising the remnants of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525 the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), thereafter known as Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). By the Treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of PolandPrewsenPrussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania, and Livonia. From 1466 it was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici), comprising the remnants of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525 the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), thereafter known as Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). By the Treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland (wie berichtet) furhabe ann Ewer Gnade gelangen wurde wolle als denne geruchen solchs alles wes in dissen unsenn jegenwerdigen schrifften enthalten, / derselbtigen seiner herrlichkeit mitteczuteÿlenn. / Im fall aber da genanter herr Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 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)castellannAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 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) sich an Ewer Gnade nicht begeben wurdt were dennoch unser fleisigk bitt. / Es wolle Ewer Gnade alle disser dinge und schriffte an dieselbige Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 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)seine herrlichkeitAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 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) zcustellenn umbeschweret sein.

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