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Letter #628

Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon
Ghent (Gandavum), 1531-05-19


Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 233-238
2copy in Latin, 16th-century, BJ, 6557, f. 317v-324r
3copy in Latin, 16th-century, BK, 216, No. 113, f. 127r-134v
4copy in Latin, 16th-century, BNW, 12630, No. 113, f. 129r-136r
5copy in Latin, 17th-century, BK, 227, No. 113, f. 118r-125r
6copy in Latin, 18th-century, BCz, 46 (TN), No. 102, p. 421-438
7copy in Latin, 18th-century, BCz, 274, No. 192, p. 398-408
8copy in Latin, 18th-century, BCz, 267, p. 209-223

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8242 (TK 4), a.1531, f. 38-39

Prints:
1AT 13 No. 165, p. 159-167 (in extenso)

 

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BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 233r

Serenissima Regia Maiestas et Domine, Domine Clementissime. Humillimam perpetuae meae servitutis commendationem et tam diuturni exilii commendationem.

cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon Ghent (Gandavum), 1531-04-04, CIDTC IDL 608Novissimascf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon Ghent (Gandavum), 1531-04-04, CIDTC IDL 608 dedi hinc ad Maiestatem Vestram Serenissimam 1531-04-044 Aprilis praeteriti1531-04-04; ab eo tempore neque tabellarius commodus, neque ea, quae scribi expediebant, summopere se obtulerunt. Ad praesens cum hic subito magnificus dominus Cornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite and diplomat in Habsburg service; close friend of Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)Cornelius ScepperusCornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite and diplomat in Habsburg service; close friend of Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24), Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555); King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556); King of Naples and Sicily; King of the Romans (1519–1530); Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation, elected in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile consiliarius, ab eadem caesarea maiestate in Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)HungariamHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) ad comitia seu, ut vocant, rakusch proficiscatur in postis, nolui omittere, quin scriberem et cum multa non sint cognitione digna Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae, ea pauca, quae habentur, perstringam in compendium.

Rediit Ghent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in BelgiumhucGhent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in Belgium ad nos 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile, qui 1531-04-033 Aprilis1531-04-03 abierat versus Brussels (Bruxellae), city in the Low Countries, Duchy of Brabant, since the regency of Mary of Hungary the capital of the Habsburg Netherlands, today the capital of BelgiumBruxellasBrussels (Bruxellae), city in the Low Countries, Duchy of Brabant, since the regency of Mary of Hungary the capital of the Habsburg Netherlands, today the capital of Belgium, 1531-04-2020 eiusdem1531-04-20 cum sorore sua serenissima Mary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521–1526 Queen of Hungary; 1522–1526 Queen of Bohemia; 1530–1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, and wife of Louis II Jagiellonregina HungariaeMary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521–1526 Queen of Hungary; 1522–1526 Queen of Bohemia; 1530–1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, and wife of Louis II Jagiellon. Interea nihil magna existimatione dignum hic actum, praeterquam torneamentum, quod cum Maiestas Vestra Serenissima etiam de levioribus, quae hic aguntur, notitiam habere cupiat, ita, ut actum est, ascribendum duxi. Ante domum domini gubernatoris Flandriae, domini Jacques III of Luxembourg (†1532), Lord of Fiennes, Count of Gaverede FienesJacques III of Luxembourg (†1532), Lord of Fiennes, Count of Gavere, circumdata fuit asseribus planities torneamento pedestri satis apta, ad quod spectandum omnes oratores eramus vocati; venerat 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile cum serenissima Mary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521–1526 Queen of Hungary; 1522–1526 Queen of Bohemia; 1530–1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, and wife of Louis II Jagiellonsorore suaMary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521–1526 Queen of Hungary; 1522–1526 Queen of Bohemia; 1530–1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, and wife of Louis II Jagiellon et comitatu puellarum forma omnibus in his terris praestantium. Cumque omnes in locis nostris dispositi spectaremus, introierunt primum 6 cataphracti pedites, bene exculti, qui 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile et mundo puellari fecissent honorem, ibant ad eos, qui huius torneamenti erant praefecti, et petebant se inscribi superinscribedinscribiinscribi superinscribed cum armis suis, iaculo imprimis cum acumine ferri acuti, quod iacitur ex manu, et lancea pedestri longa, qua pedites nunc uti solent, et cum gladio accincto sine acumine secesseruntque inscripti in suam partem; paulo post venerunt et alii 6 cataphracti, BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 233v qui hoc idem fecerunt, quod priores et partem suam stationis etiam occuparunt; in medio erat saepes ms. erant saeps(!) erat saepeserat saepes ms. erant saeps(!) recta, quae protendebatur in altum usque ad viri umbilicum. Cumque sic constitissent, dato tubae clangore belli signo, duo in certamen committebantur et per eam saepem alter in alterum iaculum manu proiciebat, inde statim saepe manente in medio, ne corporibus concurrere possent, lanceis pugnatum, et cuilibet tria puncta in congressu permittebantur; tandem ad gladios, quibus plerique strenue utebantur. Cumque aliquandiu caesar hanc belli faciem spectasset, subduxit se et paulo post cum undecim aliis cataphractis ms. cataphractus(!) cataphractiscataphractis ms. cataphractus(!) ad aliorum modum pannis aureis, superincisis armis, magna pompa, aperta galea, ut ab omnibus dinosci posset, planitiem ingrediebatur pugnatumque per singulos, quemadmodum priores fecerant; ut reliquos omittam, quomodo 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile se gesserit, annotandum censui. 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of CastileIpseCharles 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile primus congressus est cum don probably Luis Alobera (Luis de Avila, Luis Lobera) (*ca. 1480 – †1551), Spanish physician (born in Avila) in the service of Emperor Charles V; studied medicine at the University of Salamanca and in France; as a court physician he accompanied Charles V on his travel in Europe and Africa; author of numerous medical works (CHABRAN, p. 134-135; Manuscripts, p. 153)Luys de Avilaprobably Luis Alobera (Luis de Avila, Luis Lobera) (*ca. 1480 – †1551), Spanish physician (born in Avila) in the service of Emperor Charles V; studied medicine at the University of Salamanca and in France; as a court physician he accompanied Charles V on his travel in Europe and Africa; author of numerous medical works (CHABRAN, p. 134-135; Manuscripts, p. 153), strenuo iuvene Hispano, qui fere ultra omnes prius laudem meruerat, et cum iacula emitterentur, caesar ab emisso hostis iaculo singulari arte declinavit, suum vero adeo dextre retorsit, ut parum afuerit, quin haesisset; deinde lancea longiore vicissim acriter concursum; caesar ne unum quidem ictum vel punctum fefellit, et ter in hostis galeam graviter infixit, parumque afuit, quin ferrum penetrasset, ut ipse mihi fassus est don Luys de Avila habuitque supra unum oculum livorem non parvum et supra alium parvum vulnusculum circumquaque livore plenum et hoc ex tribus istis ictibus punctim factis, ter enim et non amplius permittebantur congredi. Tandem cum ad gladios fuisset deventum, egregie se gessit 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile rettulitque suum totum incursum ms. incurvum(!) incursumincursum ms. incurvum(!) ex violentis sectionibus. Et revera omnium iudicio palma ei non immerito dabatur. Postquam 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile suum sic certamen absolvisset, alii similem in modum concurrebant; absoluto hoc singulari certamine, duodecim ab una et totidem alia ex parte, primum iaculis, inde lanceis et gladiis iunctis viribus, ut in praesenti pugna fieri solet, magno impetu conferebantur dimicatumque ab utraque acie satis diu vehementissime, quousque receptui caneretur. cf. Verg. A. 2. 554 haec finis Priami fatorum, hic exitus illum Hic finis Priamicf. Verg. A. 2. 554 haec finis Priami fatorum, hic exitus illum .

Postero die contuli me ad palatium, convenique cum domino Charles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31)de MorethCharles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31), oratore Gallo, inter eundum, et una ivimus usque ante 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile conclave, qui adhuc fessus hesterna pugna et choreis in nocturno symposio habitis, quiescebat. Cumque surrexisset et fuisset indutus, primum iussit vocari Charles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31)oratorem GallumCharles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31), BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 234r qui mecum diu desederat, totus meditabundus et litteras regis sui aliquoties apud se perlegens, ex vultuque eius cognovi, quod non admodum rem gratam dicturus esset 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile, quod interdum cum facere oratores oportet, non solent esse admodum alacres. Egressus inde 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile non nimium laetus me salutabat et abiit. Postea misit 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile etiam pro me, ut ingrederer. Respondi nuntio me non venisse, ut molestarem 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile, saltem ut viderem mihique non esse ad praesens, quod negotiarer. Dixit, qui me vocaverat, quod deberem intrare, ita enim 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile mandasset. Intravi et statim ad partem secessi. Innuebat mihi 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile, ut se accederem. Dixi nullum mihi esse aliud negotium, quam ut 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castilemaiestatem eiusCharles 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile viderem. Respondit, quod utique accedere deberem. Accessi et cognovi ex facie, quod quibuscumque de rebus loqui volebat, ut alterius forsan rei, quam cum Charles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31)oratore GalloCharles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31) habuit, oblivisceretur. Unde coepi recensere, quam egregie se heri in torneamento iudicio omnium gessisset, addens nescio quae alia, quo eum alacriorem redderem, fuitque melius aliquanto contentus, dicens, quod pedes prius numquam fuisset in torneamento, et dixit mihi de galea probably Luis Alobera (Luis de Avila, Luis Lobera) (*ca. 1480 – †1551), Spanish physician (born in Avila) in the service of Emperor Charles V; studied medicine at the University of Salamanca and in France; as a court physician he accompanied Charles V on his travel in Europe and Africa; author of numerous medical works (CHABRAN, p. 134-135; Manuscripts, p. 153)Luys de Avilaprobably Luis Alobera (Luis de Avila, Luis Lobera) (*ca. 1480 – †1551), Spanish physician (born in Avila) in the service of Emperor Charles V; studied medicine at the University of Salamanca and in France; as a court physician he accompanied Charles V on his travel in Europe and Africa; author of numerous medical works (CHABRAN, p. 134-135; Manuscripts, p. 153), cum quo collocutus fueram, priusquam intrassem 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile, dixique me illum vidisse, vulnus et livorem vidisse. Subrisit et inde Germanice multa mecum de variis rebus colloquebatur; eam linguam iam longe melius novit post hanc moram, qua fuit in Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaGermany (Germania, Niemcy), quam prius umquam, non sine mea etiam admiratione. Inde soluto hoc humaniore colloquio me humanissime a se dimisit.

Paulo post intellexi serenissimum Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyregem GalliaeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy per Charles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31)oratoremCharles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31) suum postulasse 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile partem hereditatis post mortem illustrissimae olim dominae Margaret of Austria (*1480 – †1530), 1501-1504 Duchess of Savoy, 1507-1515 and 1519-1530 Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands; daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg and Mary of BurgundyMargarethaeMargaret of Austria (*1480 – †1530), 1501-1504 Duchess of Savoy, 1507-1515 and 1519-1530 Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands; daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg and Mary of Burgundy et pleraque alia, item quod Henry II of Valois (Henry of France) (*1519 – †1559), 1519-1536 Duke of Orléans; 1536-1547 Duke of Brittany; 1547-1559 King of France; son of Francis I of Valois and Claude, Duchess of BrittanyfiliumHenry II of Valois (Henry of France) (*1519 – †1559), 1519-1536 Duke of Orléans; 1536-1547 Duke of Brittany; 1547-1559 King of France; son of Francis I of Valois and Claude, Duchess of Brittany, ducem Aureliorum, praeficeret in ducem Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern ItalyMediolaniMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern Italy, et nescio quae alia, quae ratione Eleanor of Austria (Eleanor of Habsburg, Eleanor of Castile) (*1498 – †1558), 1518-1521 Queen of Portugal, as wife of Manuel I; from 1530 Queen of France, as wife of Francis I; granddaughter of Emperor Maximilian I and sister of Charles VreginaeEleanor of Austria (Eleanor of Habsburg, Eleanor of Castile) (*1498 – †1558), 1518-1521 Queen of Portugal, as wife of Manuel I; from 1530 Queen of France, as wife of Francis I; granddaughter of Emperor Maximilian I and sister of Charles V suae, sororis caesaris, ad se spectare putat. cf. Ter. An. 126 : hinc illae lacrimae Hinc illae lacrimaecf. Ter. An. 126 : hinc illae lacrimae . Ista hic circumferuntur, sed valde secreta. Dixit tamen mihi unus de penitiore consilio, quod nihil tale esset, quale diceretur. Quicquid sit, ego hic audio The French GallosThe French male audire et vereor, ne aliquando sanies illa, dudum contracta, erumpat. Manet alta mente repostum, quod tam faciliter elabi non potest ex memoria amaritudinis plena. Fertur, quod mirabilibus modis hoc tempore in France (Gallia, Francia), the kingdomGalliaFrance (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom pecuniae colliguntur putaturque, si sic exactio illa aliquamdiu durabit, quod immensa vis auri coacervabitur, in quos vero usus, non admodum difficilis est coniectura. BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 234v Orator etiam iste Gallus, dominus Charles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31)de MoretCharles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31), vir acutus et rei militaris apprime edoctus, cuius opera Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyrex GalliaeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy superioribus annis in mari Ligustico, cum esset capitaneus Savona, city and seaport in Northern Italy, region of LiguriaSavonaeSavona, city and seaport in Northern Italy, region of Liguria, usus est adversus 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile strenue, revocatus hinc, paulo post redire debet, unde quorundam est opinio, quod potissimum igitur hic in aula immoratus fuerit, ut, quae aguntur et quomodo omnia tractantur, edisceret. Suspicantur plerique, cum Charles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31)ipseCharles du Solier (*1480 – †1552), Seigneur of Morette, 1509-1514 commissionnaire des guerres, 1528-1529 President of the Parisian Chambre des Comptes, from 1 November 1529 until 15 August 1531 resident ambassador at the court of Charles V (VINDRY, p. 31) prius triremium Gallicarum fuerit praefectus, quod iterum Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of SavoyrexFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy opera eius uti volet non contra piratam Hayreddin Barbarossa (Khair al-Din) (*ca. 1478 – †1546), famous pirate, from 1518 the service of the Ottomans; conqueror of Algiers (1519) and Tunis (1534); in 1535, after the attack of the imperial fleet under the command of Andrea Doria, he lost control of Tunis; in 1538 he occupied a number of Venetian islands in the Aegean and plundered Crete; in the same year the Ottoman fleet under his command defeated the Holy League fleet at the Battle of Preveza ; 1532 grand admiral of the Ottoman fleet (CE, vol. 2, p. 259-260)BarbarossamHayreddin Barbarossa (Khair al-Din) (*ca. 1478 – †1546), famous pirate, from 1518 the service of the Ottomans; conqueror of Algiers (1519) and Tunis (1534); in 1535, after the attack of the imperial fleet under the command of Andrea Doria, he lost control of Tunis; in 1538 he occupied a number of Venetian islands in the Aegean and plundered Crete; in the same year the Ottoman fleet under his command defeated the Holy League fleet at the Battle of Preveza ; 1532 grand admiral of the Ottoman fleet (CE, vol. 2, p. 259-260), qui ex Africa, the continentAfricaAfrica, the continent his diebus in mari et The Spaniards HispanisThe Spaniards et The French GallisThe French The Italians ItalisThe Italians que multa damna intulit, sed contra 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 SpainGenuensesGenoa (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, quos si, ut fama est, rex recuperaverit, diruta et funditus eversa Genua Savona, city and seaport in Northern Italy, region of LiguriaSavonamSavona, city and seaport in Northern Italy, region of Liguria transferre decrevit et hoc sub specie, ne fiat contra pacta cum caesare, Henry II of Valois (Henry of France) (*1519 – †1559), 1519-1536 Duke of Orléans; 1536-1547 Duke of Brittany; 1547-1559 King of France; son of Francis I of Valois and Claude, Duchess of Brittanydelphino FranciaeHenry II of Valois (Henry of France) (*1519 – †1559), 1519-1536 Duke of Orléans; 1536-1547 Duke of Brittany; 1547-1559 King of France; son of Francis I of Valois and Claude, Duchess of Brittany, quem ferunt ista conari, ascribetur. Multa hic dicuntur et adeo incerta, ut si aliquando certissima etiam dicantur, nisi alias compertum habeamus, non credimus. Ferunt etiam serenissimam Eleanor of Austria (Eleanor of Habsburg, Eleanor of Castile) (*1498 – †1558), 1518-1521 Queen of Portugal, as wife of Manuel I; from 1530 Queen of France, as wife of Francis I; granddaughter of Emperor Maximilian I and sister of Charles VLeonoram FranciaeEleanor of Austria (Eleanor of Habsburg, Eleanor of Castile) (*1498 – †1558), 1518-1521 Queen of Portugal, as wife of Manuel I; from 1530 Queen of France, as wife of Francis I; granddaughter of Emperor Maximilian I and sister of Charles V iam gestare uterum et morbo, quem dicunt Gallicum, a Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of SavoyregeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy infectam regemque solere, ultra solitum, venari crebrius in eaque venatione non semper capere feras, sed suapte natura cicuratas etc., et quod in France (Gallia, Francia), the kingdomGalliaFrance (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom ubique passim 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile pauca bona dicantur, quae omnia quem ad finem tendunt, Oedipus mythical Greek king of ThebesOedipodeOedipus mythical Greek king of Thebes non opus est.

De serenissimo Henry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509–1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of Yorkrege AngliaeHenry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509–1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York varia hic feruntur, certum tamen est, quod actionem divortii cum Catherine of Aragon (*1485 – †1536), Queen consort of England (1509-1533), Princess of Wales (as wife to Arthur, Prince of Wales, 1501-1502); the first wife of Henry VIII, King of EnglandreginaCatherine of Aragon (*1485 – †1536), Queen consort of England (1509-1533), Princess of Wales (as wife to Arthur, Prince of Wales, 1501-1502); the first wife of Henry VIII, King of England sua, in quod hactenus cum praelatis suis spiritualibus fuit intentus, reliquerit sine conclusione usque ad mensem Septembrem futurum, quod plerique interpretantur ideo factum, ne adhuc penitus amicitiam 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile abiecisse videatur, sed differre, quoad caesar in Spain (Hispania)HispaniamSpain (Hispania) traiecerit; tum demum voluntatem suam dudum conceptam exsecuturum. Sunt, qui suspicantur, si 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile semel Spain (Hispania)HispaniamSpain (Hispania) attigerit, etiam si postea velit, per The French GallosThe French , The English (Angli) AnglosThe English (Angli) et Citizens of the Republic of Venice VenetosCitizens of the Republic of Venice non permitti exire, sed ibidem illum in eo angulo Hesperiae ultimae oportere conclusum manere, ne amplius cum Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria; from 1526 King of Bohemia and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Slavonia as Ferdinand I; 1531-1558 King of the Romans; from 1558 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile; younger brother of Charles VfratreFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria; from 1526 King of Bohemia and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Slavonia as Ferdinand I; 1531-1558 King of the Romans; from 1558 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile; younger brother of Charles V conveniat, habetur enim eorum potentia reliquis potentatibus non parum suspecta. Et quo Maiestas Vestra Serenissima superinscribedSerenissimaSerenissima superinscribed, quae in EnglandAngliaEngland fiunt, clarius edoceri possi written over eeii written over et, fuit apud me superiore die dominus John Hackett (†1534), English diplomat in the service of Henry VIII Tudor; English diplomat in the service of Henry VIII Tudor, resident ambassador at the imperial court from 27 January 1531 until April 1532 (BELL, p. 19, 46-47, 176, 299 )Ioannes HaketJohn Hackett (†1534), English diplomat in the service of Henry VIII Tudor; English diplomat in the service of Henry VIII Tudor, resident ambassador at the imperial court from 27 January 1531 until April 1532 (BELL, p. 19, 46-47, 176, 299 ), orator 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, cuius consuetudine in EnglandAngliaEngland ante 9 annos usus sum familiarissime. John Hackett (†1534), English diplomat in the service of Henry VIII Tudor; English diplomat in the service of Henry VIII Tudor, resident ambassador at the imperial court from 27 January 1531 until April 1532 (BELL, p. 19, 46-47, 176, 299 )IsJohn Hackett (†1534), English diplomat in the service of Henry VIII Tudor; English diplomat in the service of Henry VIII Tudor, resident ambassador at the imperial court from 27 January 1531 until April 1532 (BELL, p. 19, 46-47, 176, 299 ) mihi recensuit Henry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509–1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of YorkregemHenry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509–1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York suum vehementer amare Anne Boleyn (*1507 – †1536), Queen of England (1533-1536) as a second wife of Henry VIII Tudor; in 1536 charged with treason and beheadedillamAnne Boleyn (*1507 – †1536), Queen of England (1533-1536) as a second wife of Henry VIII Tudor; in 1536 charged with treason and beheaded, quam iungi sibi matrimonio postulat, eamque non esse adeo formosam, ut in EnglandAngliaEngland non haberet plurimas se longe formosiores, verum comitate et gratia praecedere omnes, affirmabatque dicens omnes in Anglia aliud non credere, quam quod il BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 235r lam rex numquam inhoneste attigerit, habens ad id omnem commoditatem, ipse tamen, qui hoc dicebat, non admodum mihi videbatur id ipsum on the margin in place of crossed-out ...... illegible...... illegibleid ipsumid ipsum on the margin in place of crossed-out ... credere. Nomen Anne Boleyn (*1507 – †1536), Queen of England (1533-1536) as a second wife of Henry VIII Tudor; in 1536 charged with treason and beheadedpuellaeAnne Boleyn (*1507 – †1536), Queen of England (1533-1536) as a second wife of Henry VIII Tudor; in 1536 charged with treason and beheaded est Anna, patrem habet Thomas Boleyn (*ca. 1477 – †1539), 1st Earl of Wiltshire, 1st Earl of Ormond, 1st Viscount Rochford, father of Queen Anne BoleynThomam BullonThomas Boleyn (*ca. 1477 – †1539), 1st Earl of Wiltshire, 1st Earl of Ormond, 1st Viscount Rochford, father of Queen Anne Boleyn, vicecomitem de Raczfort, qui post mortem Thomas Wolsey (*ca. 1471 – †1530), 1514-1530 Archbishop of York; 1515-1529 Lord Chancellor of England; 1515 elevated to cardinalcardinalis EboracensisThomas Wolsey (*ca. 1471 – †1530), 1514-1530 Archbishop of York; 1515-1529 Lord Chancellor of England; 1515 elevated to cardinal cum Thomas More (Thomas Morus) (*1478 – †1535), English humanist, lawyer and statesman, zealous opponent of the Reformation, trusted councillor to KingHenry VIII Tudor of England, in 1535 charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Supremacy, in the same year beheaded; in 1523 speaker of the House of Commons; 1525 Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1529 Lord ChancellorThoma MoroThomas More (Thomas Morus) (*1478 – †1535), English humanist, lawyer and statesman, zealous opponent of the Reformation, trusted councillor to KingHenry VIII Tudor of England, in 1535 charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Supremacy, in the same year beheaded; in 1523 speaker of the House of Commons; 1525 Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1529 Lord Chancellor regit omnia. Horum opera etiam factum putatur, quod denarius sancti Petri, qui dabatur ... illegible...... illegible in EnglandAngliaEngland a quolibet fumo excedebatque summam 40 milium ducatorum, deinceps Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the River Tiber, seat of the Holy SeeRomamRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the River Tiber, seat of the Holy See negatur pontifici dicentes, cum iam causa desit, ob quam dabatur, cessare etiam debere effectum, quandoquidem haec contributio olim instituta fuerat pro praedicatoribus Anglis, qui Romae impensis pontificis docebantur; quod cum hoc nostro aevo necessarium non sit, non oportere ad superinscribedadad superinscribed itidem contribuere Henry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509–1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of YorkregemHenry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509–1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of Yorkque in alios usus eum proventum applicuisse; usurpasse etiam sibi quandam in spirituales cum spiritualium consensu superioritatem, quam Thomas Wolsey (*ca. 1471 – †1530), 1514-1530 Archbishop of York; 1515-1529 Lord Chancellor of England; 1515 elevated to cardinalcardinalis EboracensisThomas Wolsey (*ca. 1471 – †1530), 1514-1530 Archbishop of York; 1515-1529 Lord Chancellor of England; 1515 elevated to cardinal non sine magno emolumento habebat. Dictum est et his diebus 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 Mary I Tudor (Mary of England) (*1516 – †1558), 1553-1558 Queen of England and Ireland; daughter of Henry VIII Tudor and his first wife, Catherine of AragonfiliamMary I Tudor (Mary of England) (*1516 – †1558), 1553-1558 Queen of England and Ireland; daughter of Henry VIII Tudor and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon suam ex Catherine of Aragon (*1485 – †1536), Queen consort of England (1509-1533), Princess of Wales (as wife to Arthur, Prince of Wales, 1501-1502); the first wife of Henry VIII, King of EnglandreginaCatherine of Aragon (*1485 – †1536), Queen consort of England (1509-1533), Princess of Wales (as wife to Arthur, Prince of Wales, 1501-1502); the first wife of Henry VIII, King of England, quam repudiare decrevit, et cum qua per verba de praesenti, ut Thomas Wolsey (*ca. 1471 – †1530), 1514-1530 Archbishop of York; 1515-1529 Lord Chancellor of England; 1515 elevated to cardinalcardinalis EboracensisThomas Wolsey (*ca. 1471 – †1530), 1514-1530 Archbishop of York; 1515-1529 Lord Chancellor of England; 1515 elevated to cardinal mihi ante 9 annos exposuit, 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile matrimonium contraxerat, despondisse in EnglandAngliaEngland filio ducis Nortfolciae et omnia ibidem esse laeta et tranquilla. Sed haec de EnglandAngliaEngland hactenus.

Concilium, quod sperabamus et quod tanto fervore tractari coeptum fuerat, iam penitus refrixit. Serenissimus Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyrex FranciaeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy ad hoc consentire noluit, nisi prius sollemniter ad Clement VII (Giulio de’ Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 PopepontificemClement VII (Giulio de’ Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope cum causis, de superinscribeddede superinscribed quibus foret necessarium, cum loco et tempore deferretur et pontificis coetuique cardinalium arbitrio permitteretur. Quod multos hic duxit in suspicionem Clement VII (Giulio de’ Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 PopepontificemClement VII (Giulio de’ Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope sentire cum Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of SavoyregeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy et aliquid subesse aliud, vererique abbatem fratrum, capitulum et congregationem, quae raro sine abbatis fieri solet destitutione.

Christian II of Oldenburg (Christian II of Denmark) (*1481 – †1559), 1513-1523 King of Denmark and Norway, 1520-1521 King of Sweden; son of John of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway, and Christina of SaxonyRex DaniaeChristian II of Oldenburg (Christian II of Denmark) (*1481 – †1559), 1513-1523 King of Denmark and Norway, 1520-1521 King of Sweden; son of John of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway, and Christina of Saxony extorris cum maiore hic agit 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile gratia, quam prius vivente illustrissima olim domina Margaret of Austria (*1480 – †1530), 1501-1504 Duchess of Savoy, 1507-1515 and 1519-1530 Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands; daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg and Mary of BurgundyMargarethaMargaret of Austria (*1480 – †1530), 1501-1504 Duchess of Savoy, 1507-1515 and 1519-1530 Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands; daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg and Mary of Burgundy, videturque caesar illum velle restituere et hoc maxime si sine suis gravibus impensis fieri posset, qua de re misit nuper duos oratores ad Citizens of Lübeck LubecensesCitizens of Lübeck et alias, quas vocant civitates Stagnales de Hensa, qui meo iudicio parum apud illas efficient pro restitutione, si non serio classe et gentibus caesar negotium hoc instituerit, ad quod exsequendum opus est magna pecunia, quam quidem caesar hic colliget, sed in eos usus, ut cum his traiciat etc.

BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 235v Audimus hic Frederick I of Denmark and Norway (*1532 – †1556), 1551-1556 Bishop of Schlezwig and Hildesheim; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg and Sophia of Pomerania regem FredericumFrederick I of Denmark and Norway (*1532 – †1556), 1551-1556 Bishop of Schlezwig and Hildesheim; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg and Sophia of Pomerania classem habere cum exercitu non contemnendo, cui adscribit milites, in dies in omnemque eventum paratum. Quantum ego conicere possum, 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile pro hoc Christian II of Oldenburg (Christian II of Denmark) (*1481 – †1559), 1513-1523 King of Denmark and Norway, 1520-1521 King of Sweden; son of John of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway, and Christina of SaxonyregeChristian II of Oldenburg (Christian II of Denmark) (*1481 – †1559), 1513-1523 King of Denmark and Norway, 1520-1521 King of Sweden; son of John of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway, and Christina of Saxony exule parum impendet. Quod oratores miserit, factum non ob aliam causam, quam quod importunitati conquerentis aliqua ex parte satisfiat, quodque oratores mitterentur, ex serenissimi Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria; from 1526 King of Bohemia and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Slavonia as Ferdinand I; 1531-1558 King of the Romans; from 1558 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile; younger brother of Charles VRomanorum regisFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria; from 1526 King of Bohemia and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Slavonia as Ferdinand I; 1531-1558 King of the Romans; from 1558 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile; younger brother of Charles V consilio processit, qui mallet sibi, quam sororio suo impendi, cf. Adagia 1526 No. 289 tunica enim propior pallio estcf. Adagia 1526 No. 289 .

In cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon Brussels, 1531-03-04, CIDTC IDL 6803, letter lostnovissimiscf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Sigismund I Jagiellon Brussels, 1531-03-04, CIDTC IDL 6803, letter lost, quas 1531-03-044 Martii1531-03-04 ad Maiestatem Vestram Serenissimam dederam, scripsi me cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ferdinand I of Habsburg Brussels, 1531-03-01, CIDTC IDL 599misissecf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ferdinand I of Habsburg Brussels, 1531-03-01, CIDTC IDL 599 omnem commissionem mihi factam a Maiestate Vestra Serenissima serenissimo Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria; from 1526 King of Bohemia and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Slavonia as Ferdinand I; 1531-1558 King of the Romans; from 1558 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile; younger brother of Charles VRomanorum regiFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria; from 1526 King of Bohemia and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Slavonia as Ferdinand I; 1531-1558 King of the Romans; from 1558 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile; younger brother of Charles V, unde maiestas illius 1531-03-21superiore die1531-03-21 mihi cf. Ferdinand I of Habsburg to [Ioannes DANTISCUS] České Budějovice (Budweis), 1531-03-21, CIDTC IDL 603litteriscf. Ferdinand I of Habsburg to [Ioannes DANTISCUS] České Budějovice (Budweis), 1531-03-21, CIDTC IDL 603 suis respondit, quarum his inclusi exemplum, unde intelleget eius mentem, quam, ut reor, iam pridem Maiestati Vestrae Serenissimae declaravit. De indutiis illis cum rege John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn; in 1540 married Isabella, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon of Poland; fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the title of King of HungaryIoanneJohn Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn; in 1540 married Isabella, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon of Poland; fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the title of King of Hungary factis orator Venetus me certiorem reddidit, qui dicebat 1531-03-2323 Martii1531-03-23 his de rebus 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 in 5 diebus secundo vento per mare ex Constantinople (Istanbul, Constantinopolis), city and capital of the Ottoman Empire, today in western TurkeyConstantinopoliConstantinople (Istanbul, Constantinopolis), city and capital of the Ottoman Empire, today in western Turkey litteras applicuisse. Quales tamen certo sint, compertum non habeo. Nescio, qua de re sic occuluntur, nisi ut tanto facilius a plebe pecuniae emungantur, videmurque nobis me iam esse extra omne periculum neque de The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) TurcisThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) amplius mentio ulla, non secus atque si in Caspian Seaclaustris illis CaspiisCaspian Sea occlusi essent.

Serenissima regina Hungariae Mary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521–1526 Queen of Hungary; 1522–1526 Queen of Bohemia; 1530–1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, and wife of Louis II JagiellonMariaMary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521–1526 Queen of Hungary; 1522–1526 Queen of Bohemia; 1530–1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, and wife of Louis II Jagiellon, 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile hinc discedet, pro gubernatrice relinquetur. Addetur illi pro praecipuo consultore 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)cardinalis 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), qui superiore die una cum illustribus Hendrik III of Nassau-Breda (*1483 – †1538), son of Count Johann V of Nassau-Dillenburg and Elisabeth of Hesse; husband of Mencía de Mendoza, Marchioness of Zenete, daughter and heiress of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete; Count of Nassau; from 1499 in the service of Archduke Philip of Habsburg as his adviser and military commander in the wars against France and Guelders (1507, 1514); 1515-1522 Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland; 1521 Grand Chamberlain of Charles V of Habsburg; 1522-1529 at the Spanish court; in 1530 accompanied Charles V to his imperial coronation in Bologna and attended the Diet of Augsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 5)marchione de Zenete et comite de NassauHendrik III of Nassau-Breda (*1483 – †1538), son of Count Johann V of Nassau-Dillenburg and Elisabeth of Hesse; husband of Mencía de Mendoza, Marchioness of Zenete, daughter and heiress of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete; Count of Nassau; from 1499 in the service of Archduke Philip of Habsburg as his adviser and military commander in the wars against France and Guelders (1507, 1514); 1515-1522 Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland; 1521 Grand Chamberlain of Charles V of Habsburg; 1522-1529 at the Spanish court; in 1530 accompanied Charles V to his imperial coronation in Bologna and attended the Diet of Augsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 5), comite de Buren, Adrien de Croÿ (*ca. 1475 – †1553), Count of Le Roeulxdomino de BeverenAdrien de Croÿ (*ca. 1475 – †1553), Count of Le Roeulx et abbate de Middelgurgo(!) me nihil de illis scientem, pro cena convenerunt et non male tractati se plurimum Maiestati Vestrae Serenissimae commendari petierunt.

Venit etiam huc paulo ante doctor Nicolaus Czinner, qui illustrissimis dominis Vilhelmo et Ludovico, fratribus ducibus Bavariae, inservit in quibusdam suis propriis negotiis, ferens mihi a domino duce Ludwig X von Wittelsbach (*1495 – †1545), from 1516 Duke of Bavaria-Landshut; son of Duke Albrecht IV of Bavaria and Kunegunde, daughter of Emperor Frederick IIILudovicoLudwig X von Wittelsbach (*1495 – †1545), from 1516 Duke of Bavaria-Landshut; son of Duke Albrecht IV of Bavaria and Kunegunde, daughter of Emperor Frederick III cf. Ludwig X von Wittelsbach to Ioannes DANTISCUS, CIDTC IDL 7680, letter lostlitterascf. Ludwig X von Wittelsbach to Ioannes DANTISCUS, CIDTC IDL 7680, letter lost manu eius propria scriptas, quibus me rogat, ut 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile redierit in Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniamGermany (Germania, Niemcy), quod ipse et plerique alii futurum putant, me recta ad se conferrem, quo mecum de multis et praesertim de negotio inter nos concepto, quod tamen suo nomine non exprimit, confidentius colloqui posset, siquidem per litteras non conveniret, commendavitque BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 236r mihi eundem doctorem satis diligenter, sed nihil illi mecum conferendum de negotio, ut scit Maiestas Vestra Serenissima, commisit. Rescripsique Ludwig X von Wittelsbach (*1495 – †1545), from 1516 Duke of Bavaria-Landshut; son of Duke Albrecht IV of Bavaria and Kunegunde, daughter of Emperor Frederick IIIilliLudwig X von Wittelsbach (*1495 – †1545), from 1516 Duke of Bavaria-Landshut; son of Duke Albrecht IV of Bavaria and Kunegunde, daughter of Emperor Frederick III pridie per postam in eam, ut prius, sententiam, per cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ludwig X von Wittelsbach Ghent (Gandavum), 1531-04-05, CIDTC IDL 7679, letter lostnovissimascf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ludwig X von Wittelsbach Ghent (Gandavum), 1531-04-05, CIDTC IDL 7679, letter lost 1531-04-055 Aprilis1531-04-05 hinc missas, quas tum nondum acceperat, et inter alia explicui et consului, ne hac in re 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile adventum exspectaret, sed me cum primis de mente sua certiorem faceret, offerens illi, ut prius, operam meam, speroque cum ad eas, quas 1531-04-055 Aprilis1531-04-05, tum etiam ad cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ludwig X von Wittelsbach Ghent (Gandavum), shortly after 1531-04-05, CIDTC IDL 7681, letter lostnovissimascf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Ludwig X von Wittelsbach Ghent (Gandavum), shortly after 1531-04-05, CIDTC IDL 7681, letter lost clarius responsum. Quod qualecumque habuero, sciet Maiestas Vestra Serenissima cum primis.

cf. Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach to Ioannes DANTISCUS Königsberg (Królewiec), 1531-02-14, CIDTC IDL 5151Scripsitcf. Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach to Ioannes DANTISCUS Königsberg (Królewiec), 1531-02-14, CIDTC IDL 5151 etiam mihi illustrissimus dominus dux Prussiae marchio 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, 1544AlbertusAlbrecht 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 ex 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 1531-02-1414 Februarii1531-02-14, quas hic accepi 1531-04-2121 Aprilis1531-04-21 postulans a me, ut iustificationem eius et alia religionem et negotia eius concernentia 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castilemaiestati caesareaeCharles 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile exponerem, ingerendo, si quid contra illum ingrueret, Maiestatem Vestram Serenissimam cum viribus Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia), the kingdomRegniPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia), the kingdom et dominiorum dominiorum suorum eum non deserturum quodque brevi ea in re Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae mandatum habere deberem. Idque cum hucusque non acceperim, nolui tam odiosam hic rem tractare, de nulla enim magis invitus, quam de illa, audit 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile. Et mihi, quem Deo favente Maiestas Vestra in episcopum constituit, minime huiusmodi propositiones conveniunt. Satis superque hic plerique loquuntur de hoc negotio. Quid facerent, si audirent, hoc a me defendi? Si consulere deberem, cum utique Maiestas Vestra Serenissima in consilium suum me ascivit, suaderem, ut quantominus illustrissimus dominus 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, 1544duxAlbrecht 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 in his 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile refricaret memoriam, tanto causam suam faceret tolerabiliorem. Satis securus est in eo angulo sub protectione Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae a paucis illis Germanis, qui adhuc nigrae huic cruci ob sua favent emolumenta, securiorque et firmior erit, si subditos suos bene et humanius tractaverit, quorum si in se fidem et amorem habuerit, nihil est, quod metuat exteros, dilectus a suis. Neque satis convenit (salvo meliori iudicio), quod errorem hunc voti remissionis et alia, quae id contingunt, Maiestas Vestra Serenissima defendere debeat, sed ferre potius, quam diu Deus voluerit, qui sic nos peccatis nostris exigentibus castigat ob maiora mala evitanda. Hocque novum a novo consiliario consilium Maiestas Vestra Serenissima pro sua in me gratia boni consulat. Nihilominus quodcumque Maiestas Vestra Serenissima in his per me fieri voluerit, oboedientissime exsequar.

BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 236v Accepi etiam paulo ante litteras ab illustrissimo domino Georg von Hohenzollern der Fromme (*1484 – †1543), son of Friedrich, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, and Zofia Jagiellon (nephew of king Sigismund I Jagiellon); brother of Albrecht von Hohenzollern; converted to Protestantism; Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (NDB, Bd. 6, p. 204-205)GeorgioGeorg von Hohenzollern der Fromme (*1484 – †1543), son of Friedrich, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, and Zofia Jagiellon (nephew of king Sigismund I Jagiellon); brother of Albrecht von Hohenzollern; converted to Protestantism; Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (NDB, Bd. 6, p. 204-205), marchione Brandenburgensi, quibus facit mentionem Maiestatem Vestram Serenissimam per litteras aliquoties mihi mandasse, ut in omnibus sibi assisterem, ubi negotia eius promovere possem, quod certe in comitiis Augustanis usque ad indignationem quorundam primorum praestiti. Hic vero cum illustrissimo domino marchione Johann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt Ioanne AlbertoJohann Albrecht of Brandenburg-Ansbach (Johann Albrecht von Hohenzollern) (*1499 – †1550), son of Friedrich V, Margrave of Brandenburg and Sophia, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon, King of Poland; brother of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern Duke in Prussia; 1545-1550 archbishop of Magdeburg and bishop of Halberstadt , fratre eius, cui una mecum negotium exigendi debita cum a serenissima regina Hungariae Mary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521–1526 Queen of Hungary; 1522–1526 Queen of Bohemia; 1530–1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, and wife of Louis II JagiellonMariaMary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521–1526 Queen of Hungary; 1522–1526 Queen of Bohemia; 1530–1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, and wife of Louis II Jagiellon tum etiam ab ipso 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of CastileimperatoreCharles 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile iniunxit, feci, quod potui on the marginfeci, quod potuifeci, quod potui on the margin et cum istiusmodi admonitiones non possunt esse nisi plurimum odiosae, effecimus tamen datis litteris eius caesari et reginae, quod vicissim per litteras ab utrisque recepit responsum. Quod igitur in notitiam Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae deducendum existimavi, ne mihi quicquam impingi possit. Ex Italy (Italia)ItaliaItaly (Italia) et 0000-00-00Germania0000-00-00 aliquoties Maiestati Vestrae Serenissimae scripsi de differentia, quae versabatur ratione civitatum Mutinae et Regii inter pontificem et ducem Ferrariae, in qua ab utraque parte multi sunt labores habiti, et hic tum demum per caesarem determinata decreto sollemniter lato mediante, sic quod dominus dux eas civitates, quae in sequestro a caesare servabantur, recuperavit, data quadam pontifici pecuniarum summa, de quo tamen, qui hic agebant hanc causam nomine pontificis, non admodum erant contenti. Et sic abierunt.

Abiit etiam paulo ante dominus Alessandro de' Medici il Moro (*1510 – †1537), 1522-1537 Duke of Penne, 1532-1537 Duke of Florence, married to Margaret of Parma; assassinated by by Lorenzino de' Medicidux AlexanderAlessandro de' Medici il Moro (*1510 – †1537), 1522-1537 Duke of Penne, 1532-1537 Duke of Florence, married to Margaret of Parma; assassinated by by Lorenzino de' Medici, nepos Clement VII (Giulio de’ Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 PopepontificisClement VII (Giulio de’ Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope, qui ducturus est Margaret of Parma (*1522 – †1586), illegitimate daughter of Emperor Charles V and Johanna Maria van der Gheynst, wife of Alessandro de' Medici il Moro, Duke of Florence, and Ottavio Farnese, Duke of Parma; 1536–1537 Duchess consort of Florence, 1547–1586 Duchess consort of Parma, 1559-1567, 1578-1582 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlandsfiliam nothamMargaret of Parma (*1522 – †1586), illegitimate daughter of Emperor Charles V and Johanna Maria van der Gheynst, wife of Alessandro de' Medici il Moro, Duke of Florence, and Ottavio Farnese, Duke of Parma; 1536–1537 Duchess consort of Florence, 1547–1586 Duchess consort of Parma, 1559-1567, 1578-1582 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile et suspicor, quod diutius hic immoratus fuisset, nisi quidam malus rumor et de eo et de familia eius hic subortus fuisset, qui Florence (Firenze, Fiorenza, Florentia), city in central Italy, the capital of the province of Toscana (Tuscany)FlorentiamFlorence (Firenze, Fiorenza, Florentia), city in central Italy, the capital of the province of Toscana (Tuscany) sapiebat. Non frustra punit Deus orbem.

In PortugalPortugaliaPortugal paulo ante fertur fuisse terrae motus, qui Lisbon (Lisboa)UlisbonaeLisbon (Lisboa) et in propinquioribus circum locis ultra decursum unius mensis duravit, sic quod rex et tota eius aula et alii, qui perire noluerunt, in campis sub tentoriis satis diu se continuerunt. Collapsae sunt multae domus et palatia, in quibus aliquot hominum milia dicuntur esse obruta, et multa ibidem mira visa et audita, quae hic longum esset recensere, excederemque, quod pollicitus sum in litterarum principio, compendium. Putant quidam id contigisse diris et imprecationibus The Jews IudaeorumThe Jews , quorum magnus numerus hoc et anno praeterito on the marginhoc et anno praeteritohoc et anno praeterito on the margin acceptis secum BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 237r omnibus, quae ferre poterant, ad Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireTurcamSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire versus Analonam profugerit, ductus nescio qua fama de novo, quem gens illa semper somniat, Messia.

Permisit etiam his diebus serenissimus Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyrex FranciaeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy quibusdam suis grassari in The Portugueses PortugalensesThe Portugueses mari vigore quarundam repressaliarum ceperuntque iam aliquot naves et hoc ea de causa, quod superiore anno Portugalenses quandam navem Gallicam, quae lustrando per magnum illum oceanum, quo itur ad terras prius incognitas, novas quaerebat insulas, invasam diripuerint et sibi usurparunt, unde sub eo praetextu infestum nunc est mare et The French GallisThe French sunt Portugalenses, quascumque capere possunt, naves, sive sint Hispanicae aut Belgicae, et hoc ad conservandam amicitiam nuper initam firmum nequit esse diu firmamentum. In Hispania caritas est et annonae et vini, ubi superiore anno et hoc etiam nimia siccitate exusta perhibentur omnia; ad litora eius Africa, the continentAfricaeAfrica, the continent viciniora passim grassatur impune famosus ille pirata Hayreddin Barbarossa (Khair al-Din) (*ca. 1478 – †1546), famous pirate, from 1518 the service of the Ottomans; conqueror of Algiers (1519) and Tunis (1534); in 1535, after the attack of the imperial fleet under the command of Andrea Doria, he lost control of Tunis; in 1538 he occupied a number of Venetian islands in the Aegean and plundered Crete; in the same year the Ottoman fleet under his command defeated the Holy League fleet at the Battle of Preveza ; 1532 grand admiral of the Ottoman fleet (CE, vol. 2, p. 259-260)BarbarossaHayreddin Barbarossa (Khair al-Din) (*ca. 1478 – †1546), famous pirate, from 1518 the service of the Ottomans; conqueror of Algiers (1519) and Tunis (1534); in 1535, after the attack of the imperial fleet under the command of Andrea Doria, he lost control of Tunis; in 1538 he occupied a number of Venetian islands in the Aegean and plundered Crete; in the same year the Ottoman fleet under his command defeated the Holy League fleet at the Battle of Preveza ; 1532 grand admiral of the Ottoman fleet (CE, vol. 2, p. 259-260) abductisque hominibus, quos capit, plurima facit damna. In CataloniaCatalaniaCatalonia et Arragonia iterum fertur saevire pestis, quae anno praeterito innumeros abstulit homines, ut transeam omnes istas hic et alias terras, nulla pars orbis Christiani suos cf. Verg. A. 6. 743 quisque suos patimur manis non patitur manescf. Verg. A. 6. 743 quisque suos patimur manis etc.

Venerunt huc paulo ante et adhuc hic agunt plurimi ex Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaGermany (Germania, Niemcy) et aliunde, quibus debet 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile, qui putant audientes caesarem magnam vim auri hinc percepturum, quod solutio illis impendi debeat; video quidem tractari cum eis, quemadmodum Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, BavariaAugustaeAugsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum), city in Germany, Bavaria et Cologne (Köln, Colonia, Colonia Agrippina), city in western Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), on the Rhine riverColoniaeCologne (Köln, Colonia, Colonia Agrippina), city in western Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), on the Rhine river novissime factum est, sed nescio, si multum assequentur. cf. Isid.10. 44 Facilius est clavam eripi Herculicf. Isid.10. 44 , quam caesari eam pecuniam, quam semel reposuit. Integrum adhuc habet in Spain (Hispania)HispaniaSpain (Hispania), quicquid pro obsidibus a Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyrege GalliaeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy accepit; crescit amor nummi, cf. Juv. 14. 139 crescit amor nummi quantum ipsa pecunia crevit quantum ipsa pecunia crescitcf. Juv. 14. 139 crescit amor nummi quantum ipsa pecunia crevit etc. Egi hic etiam 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile, sicut superioribus suis litteris Maiestas Vestra Serenissima mihi mandavit, negotium Gdanensium, quod habent cum Citizens of Dordrecht Dordracensibus HollandisCitizens of Dordrecht , qui mercatores quosdam Gdanenses arrestarunt, et ad fideiussoriam cautionem septem milium florenorum praestandam coegerunt, utque haec BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 237v arrestatio solveretur, dedi nomine Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae quam potui operam, sed hucusque nihil sum assecutus, neque adhuc ad propositiones meas omnimode mihi est responsum. Quod si huiusmodi arrestum non solvetur, aliud non video remedium, quam quod in Citizens of Holland HollandosCitizens of Holland simile fieri permittatur, quo et illi conquerantur. Sic ad compositionem res haec facilius deveniet. Contraria, ut medicorum est interdum, curantur crebro contrariis etc. Nos hic manemus 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile incerti, quando aut quorsum hinc simus ituri. In Holland, county in the Low Countries, today part of the NetherlandsHollandiaHolland, county in the Low Countries, today part of the Netherlands, quo dudum fama est nos profecturos, rerum dicitur esse omnium, quae ad commeatum spectant, penuria. Opinamur 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile paucis comitatum se illac recepturum, ut aliquid emungat, et inde Antwerp (Antwerpen, Antverpia), city in the Low Countries, from 1315 a Hanseatic port, in the 16th century the centre of Brabant’s artistic life and the wealthiest trade city in Europe, today in northern BelgiumAntverpiamAntwerp (Antwerpen, Antverpia), city in the Low Countries, from 1315 a Hanseatic port, in the 16th century the centre of Brabant’s artistic life and the wealthiest trade city in Europe, today in northern Belgium concessurum, quo agat cum mercatoribus, ut pecuniam ex his terris, quam in sex annis est percepturus, relicta aliqua parte pro faenore, praesentem secum asportare possit. Incertum adhuc est, quo itinere traiecturus sit in Spain (Hispania)HispaniamSpain (Hispania), si per hunc oceanum, aut Mediterraneanmare MediterraneumMediterranean, missum tamen iam fertur pro classe in Hispaniam, ut parata sit, quando vocetur. Putant nonnulli, quibus non nimium adversor, quod primum hinc per fines Burgundiae et Savoy (Sabaudia), duchy in the northern part of the Italian Peninsula, state of the Holy Roman Empire, today partially in Italy, partially in FranceSubaudiaeSavoy (Sabaudia), duchy in the northern part of the Italian Peninsula, state of the Holy Roman Empire, today partially in Italy, partially in France in Italy (Italia)ItaliamItaly (Italia) et inde Naples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of CampaniaNeapolimNaples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of Campania concedere debeat, quo triremibus tutius in Spain (Hispania)HispaniamSpain (Hispania) traiciat, alii, quod minus credo, propter The French GallosThe French et The English (Angli) AnglosThe English (Angli) putant 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of CastileeumCharles 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile hinc navigaturum, sed ut ego existimo, caesarem adhuc ipsum non statuisse, quo itinere redire velit, verum capturum eum ex re et tempore consilium.

Magnificus dominus Cornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite and diplomat in Habsburg service; close friend of Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)Cornelius ScepperusCornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite and diplomat in Habsburg service; close friend of Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24), bonus rerum Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae inservitor, licet in postis Ghent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in BelgiumhincGhent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in Belgium proficiscatur, tantum mihi concessit temporis, ut scribendo prolixior esse potuerim, neque mihi temperare queo, cum superest spatium temporis, quin mandatis Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae satisfaciam, quae de omnibus copiosissime certior vult fieri. Ipse dominus Cornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite and diplomat in Habsburg service; close friend of Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)CorneliusCornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite and diplomat in Habsburg service; close friend of Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24) ad postulationem serenissimi Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria; from 1526 King of Bohemia and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Slavonia as Ferdinand I; 1531-1558 King of the Romans; from 1558 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile; younger brother of Charles Vregis RomanorumFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria; from 1526 King of Bohemia and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Slavonia as Ferdinand I; 1531-1558 King of the Romans; from 1558 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile; younger brother of Charles V Ghent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in BelgiumhincGhent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in Belgium 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna 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 in 1519, crowned in 1530, and abdicated in 1556; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile mittitur ad conventum seu, ut vocant, Rakusch in Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)HungariamHungary (Kingdom of Hungary), intellectum est enim, quod The Hungarians HungariThe Hungarians , John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn; in 1540 married Isabella, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon of Poland; fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the title of King of Hungary

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

Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria; from 1526 King of Bohemia and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Slavonia as Ferdinand I; 1531-1558 King of the Romans; from 1558 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna of Castile; younger brother of Charles V
dominio pertaesi, neutrum ferre velint, sed plane subdere se The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) TurcisThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) , quod ne fiat et ab eo conceptu bonis rationibus et persuasionibus abducantur, Cornelio, ut cum eis nomine BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 238r caesaris agat, iniunctum est. Habetur hic alia de eo ratio, quam forsan per ineptos quosdam et malos The Italians ItalosThe Italians coram Serenissima Vestra et Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess Consort of Lithuania (1518-1557); second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of AragonReginali MaiestateBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess Consort of Lithuania (1518-1557); second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon dictum est, eum esse potorem et nescio quem alium, quod si forsan per Mazovitam aliquem bardum contra eundem dominum Cornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite and diplomat in Habsburg service; close friend of Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)Cornelium Cornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite and diplomat in Habsburg service; close friend of Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)prolatum est, quantum veritate careat, haec eius legatio, eruditio et bonorum omnium de eo opinio docet.

Quod reliquum est, cum iam a me exigatur, ut has consignem Maiestati Vestrae Serenissimae ut domino meo clementissimo, humillime supplico pro sua in omnes aequitate nedum gratia, dignetur mei misereri Deoque ea in re obsequi, et me his, quibus me praefecit, concedere, iam enim omnibus pecuniis meis exhaustus ulterius hic in coepta honestate et pro decoro Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae et regni durare nequaquam potero. Absumpsit mihi Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the River Tiber, seat of the Holy SeeRomaRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the River Tiber, seat of the Holy See 1200 ducatos hoc anno et ego 700 dumtaxat ex episcopatu meo percepi. Numquam potui a Maiestate Vestra Serenissima ad Clement VII (Giulio de’ Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Popesanctissimum dominumClement VII (Giulio de’ Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope nostrum obtinere litteras, ut in taxa mihi fuisset moderatior. Accepit a me pro nuda taxa ducatos 700, cum, ut mihi scribitur, praedecessores mei superinscribedmeimei superinscribed solum 300 prius solverint. Transeo, quantum mearum pecuniarum pro honore Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae aula haec mihi absorpsit et cotidie supra provisionem Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae devorat, qua de re iam non paucis implicatus debitis ulterius nequaquam hic possum subsistere, ut igitur maturioris mei reditus clementem et dignam rationem habeat, iterum atque iterum supplico. Nec me permittat in Monteserico (Cascina Monte Serico), fief in Italy, feud belonging to the Italian inheritance of Bona Sforza, in Basilicata, now part of the commune of Genzano di LucaniaMonte hoc SericoMonteserico (Cascina Monte Serico), fief in Italy, feud belonging to the Italian inheritance of Bona Sforza, in Basilicata, now part of the commune of Genzano di Lucania, ne dicam Caucasus Mountains, mountain in West Asia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea in the Caucasus regionCaucasoCaucasus Mountains, mountain in West Asia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea in the Caucasus region, in quo velut Prometheus a Titan in Greek mythologyPrometheoPrometheus a Titan in Greek mythology iecur et omnia mea viscera mihi exeduntur, diutius absumi, sed me illis statuat, quibus praeesse voluit, clementer apud se perpendens, durissime hominem excruciari, cui amata tandem datur puella et usus eius adimitur.

Et ne quicquam scientia Maiestatis Vestrae Serenissimae dignum omittam, hodie certo mihi dictum est, serenissimum Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoyregem FraniaeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy omnibus The Swiss HelvetiisThe Swiss , quicquid illis umquam debuit a 20 annis, largissime bono auro in scutis ut vocant persolvisse utque eos in fide contineat, novas plerisque illorum maioribus pensiones promisisse venarique miris modis illorum favorem. Quorsum ista tendunt, paulo post tempora docebunt.

BNW, BOZ, 2053, TG 12, No. 1463, f. 238v Alia ad praesens non restant, quam quod me humillime Maiestati Vestrae Serenissimae commendo, quam Deus et dominus noster Iesus Christus quam diutissime in gratia Sua salvam et felicissimam conservet. Amen.

Ex Ghent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in BelgiumGandavoGhent (Gent, Gand, Gandavum), city in the Low Countries, the County of Flanders, today in Belgium in Flanders (Flandria), county in the Low Countries, part of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, today corresponding to the Belgian provinces of Western Flanders and Eastern Flanders, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in the Netherlands and part of the Département du Nord in FranceFlandriaFlanders (Flandria), county in the Low Countries, part of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, today corresponding to the Belgian provinces of Western Flanders and Eastern Flanders, the region of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in the Netherlands and part of the Département du Nord in France, 19 Maii anno Domini MDXXXI.