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Letter #2434

Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS
Brussels, 1541-06-12

English register:

De Schepper, as he already indicated to Dantiscus [IDL 2413], has not been called by the Emperor [Charles V] to the Diet of Regensburg for various reasons. He is receiving doubtful and even contradictory news from there, so he cannot answer Dantiscus’ questions. He regrets that he did not have an opportunity to speak with the King of Poland’s [Sigismund's I] envoy [Stanisław Maciejowski], of whom Dantiscus wrote that he was friendly. He bemoans the fact that there is no one at the imperial court with whom he can speak openly, as former acquaintances either are dead or have gone away. Godschalk [Ericksen], the brothers Wolfgang and Bartholomeus Haller, and Miklos Oláh have been sent by Queen Mary to her estates in Hungary. [Nicolas Perrenot de] Granvelle has recruited people for the Imperial Chancellery; though learned and honest, they are completely inexperienced. They have reported from Regensburg that everything is peaceful, that the German states will send an army to Hungary and that Buda has already been captured. De Schepper would like this to be true. The Archbishop of Lund [Johan Weze] was in Lübeck where he was ill for a long time, and then in Waldsassen at the Cistercian monastery of which he is the abbot. From there he was recently called to Regensburg by the Emperor.

De Schepper expresses approval of the character (ingenium amoenissimum) and poetic talent of Dantiscus’ young protégé, Eustathius Knobelsdorf. He reports that Knobelsdorf seldom visits him because Queen Mary’s court, and therefore De Schepper, is usually away from Brussels. The Queen did not arrive there until May and will stay only until the wedding of the King of Denmark’s daughter Christina and Francis, son of the Duke of Lorraine [Antoine le Bon].

De Schepper anticipates the success of the Diet of Regensburg and the siege of Buda. He has learned that there are Poles among the defenders, which he thinks is likely in view of the situation of Dowager Queen Isabella [Jagiellon]. The success of the defence depends on Turkish reinforcements; therefore the fate of the besieged is a foregone conclusion whoever wins – they will come under the rule of either the attackers [i.e. King Ferdinand] or the Turks. The Turks will not repeat the mistake of İbrahim Pasha, who suggested that the Sultan [Suleiman] hand over Buda to King John [Zápolya].

De Schepper’s wife [Elisabeth Donche] and daughter [Anne] commend themselves to Dantiscus. De Schepper sends greetings to Dantiscus and his siblings.


            received Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński), 1542-03-22

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, AAWO, AB, D. 6, f. 45-46
2copy in Latin, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8244 (TK 6), a. 1541, f. 45r-46v
3register with excerpt in Latin, English, 20th-century, CBKUL, R.III, 31, No. 341

Auxiliary sources:
1register in German, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8249 (TK 11), f. 329

Prints:
1DE VOCHT 1961 No. DE, 424, p. 338-339 (English register; excerpt)
2CEID 2/2 (Letter No. 77) p. 456-460 (in extenso; English register)

 

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Reverendissimo et excellentissimo Praesuli et Domino, domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIoanni DantiscoIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland episcopo Varmiensi etc., domino et patri ex animo honorandissimo et observandissimo

In Prussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of PolandPrussiaPrussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania and Livonia. From 1466 Prussia was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), which was a part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici) – covering the remnants of the former territory of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525, the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), which from then on was called Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). At that time, as a result of the treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland

Reverendissime Praesul, domine et pater honorandissime et observandissime.

Post ultimas cf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Binche, 1541-04-12, CIDTC IDL 2413litterascf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Binche, 1541-04-12, CIDTC IDL 2413 meas nihil dignum scriptu successit, nisi quod allatis iis, quae ad me ex Regensburg (Ratisbona), city in southeastern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube riverRatisbonaRegensburg (Ratisbona), city in southeastern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube river missae sunt, dolui non esse occasionem tractandi cum Stanisław Maciejowski (†1563), 1536 land scribe (pisarz grodzki) of Sandomierz, 1543 Castellan of Żarnów, 1544 Castellan of Radom, 1545-1550 Castellan of Lublin, 1550-1553 Castellan of Wojnicz and Steward of the court of Barbara Radziwiłł, 1553 Castellan of Sandomierz, 1553-1563 Marshal of the Royal Court, 1541 envoy of Queen Bona Sforza to Emperor Charles V on affairs concerning her mother's inheritance (PSB 19, 1, p. 69-71)oratoreStanisław Maciejowski (†1563), 1536 land scribe (pisarz grodzki) of Sandomierz, 1543 Castellan of Żarnów, 1544 Castellan of Radom, 1545-1550 Castellan of Lublin, 1550-1553 Castellan of Wojnicz and Steward of the court of Barbara Radziwiłł, 1553 Castellan of Sandomierz, 1553-1563 Marshal of the Royal Court, 1541 envoy of Queen Bona Sforza to Emperor Charles V on affairs concerning her mother's inheritance (PSB 19, 1, p. 69-71) Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriaregiae maiestatis PoloniaeSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria, viro, uti cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Cornelis DE SCHEPPER 1541-04-[04], CIDTC IDL 6473, letter lost, probablyscribiscf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Cornelis DE SCHEPPER 1541-04-[04], CIDTC IDL 6473, letter lost, probably, tibi amico, neque quisquam in aula est Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of CastilecaesarisCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, cui auderem aliquid ex pectore committere exstinctis veteranis aut absentibus omnibus, quibuscum nobis aut usus, aut ex consuetudine amicitia intercessit. Godschalk Ericksen (Godschalk Sassenkerle, Godscalcus Ericii, Godscalcus Ericius, Godscalcus Saxocarolus) (†1544), tutor to Christian II's children; 1513 secretary to Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, 1520-1523 member of the Danish Council of the Realm, 1525 Chancellor of Christian II (in exile), from 1532 in the service of Emperor Charles V; 1533 imperial envoy to Bavaria, 1535 - to Köln, Trier, Münster, and the Hanse towns (DE VOCHT 1961, p.. 15; CE, vol. 1, p. 443)GodtscalcusGodschalk Ericksen (Godschalk Sassenkerle, Godscalcus Ericii, Godscalcus Ericius, Godscalcus Saxocarolus) (†1544), tutor to Christian II's children; 1513 secretary to Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, 1520-1523 member of the Danish Council of the Realm, 1525 Chancellor of Christian II (in exile), from 1532 in the service of Emperor Charles V; 1533 imperial envoy to Bavaria, 1535 - to Köln, Trier, Münster, and the Hanse towns (DE VOCHT 1961, p.. 15; CE, vol. 1, p. 443) noster in Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)HungariaHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) agit in civitatibus montanis, quae serenissimae 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, wife of Louis II Jagiellonreginae MariaeMary 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, wife of Louis II Jagiellon per dotem obvenerunt. In illis hactenus avaritia praefectorum mire valuit, adeo ut ad eandem serenissimam 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, wife of Louis II JagiellonreginamMary 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, wife of Louis II Jagiellon sane, quam parum commodi redierit.

Wolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97)Wolfgangus HallerusWolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97) noster, qui eiusdem 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, wife of Louis II JagiellonreginaeMary 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, wife of Louis II Jagiellon thesaurarius <est> , gnaviter diligenterque invigilat, ut inde commodi aliquid ipsius maiestati reginali accedat, quod simul pro parte et ad ipsum est redundaturum. Proinde et cum Godschalk Ericksen (Godschalk Sassenkerle, Godscalcus Ericii, Godscalcus Ericius, Godscalcus Saxocarolus) (†1544), tutor to Christian II's children; 1513 secretary to Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, 1520-1523 member of the Danish Council of the Realm, 1525 Chancellor of Christian II (in exile), from 1532 in the service of Emperor Charles V; 1533 imperial envoy to Bavaria, 1535 - to Köln, Trier, Münster, and the Hanse towns (DE VOCHT 1961, p.. 15; CE, vol. 1, p. 443)GodtscalcoGodschalk Ericksen (Godschalk Sassenkerle, Godscalcus Ericii, Godscalcus Ericius, Godscalcus Saxocarolus) (†1544), tutor to Christian II's children; 1513 secretary to Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, 1520-1523 member of the Danish Council of the Realm, 1525 Chancellor of Christian II (in exile), from 1532 in the service of Emperor Charles V; 1533 imperial envoy to Bavaria, 1535 - to Köln, Trier, Münster, and the Hanse towns (DE VOCHT 1961, p.. 15; CE, vol. 1, p. 443) Bartholomeus Haller brother of Wolfgang HallerBartholomeus HallerusBartholomeus Haller brother of Wolfgang Haller Wolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97)WolphangiWolfgang (Wolf) Haller von Hallerstein (*1492 – †1559), Fuggers' factor in Antwerp and their chief representative in Spain, financial advisor to Emperor Charles V and mediator for the financing of his election, from 1531 General Treasurer of the Netherands under regent Queen Mary of Hungary; Fuggers' factor (MUFFAT, p. 97) frater unaque Miklós Oláh (Nicolaus Olaus) (*1493 – †1568), Hungarian humanist and poet; from 1526 secretary to King Louis II Jagiellon and in the same year, after the Battle of Mohács, to Queen Mary of Hungary, from 1543 Chancellor of Ferdinand I, 1543-1548 Bishop of Zagreb, 1548-1553 Bishop of Eger, 1553-1568 Archbishop of Esztergom (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 110-111)Nicolaus OlahusMiklós Oláh (Nicolaus Olaus) (*1493 – †1568), Hungarian humanist and poet; from 1526 secretary to King Louis II Jagiellon and in the same year, after the Battle of Mohács, to Queen Mary of Hungary, from 1543 Chancellor of Ferdinand I, 1543-1548 Bishop of Zagreb, 1548-1553 Bishop of Eger, 1553-1568 Archbishop of Esztergom (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 110-111) secretarius reginalis, vir doctus et industrius, profecti sunt.

Scribis ad me, ut certiorem te faciam de iis, quae in Imperial Diet (Reichstag) conventu imperialiImperial Diet (Reichstag) aguntur, habiturum enim pro certissimis, quaecumque a me proficiscentur. Certe libens morem gererem tam civili atque humanae postulationi tuae, sed a Regensburg (Ratisbona), city in southeastern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube riverRatisbonaRegensburg (Ratisbona), city in southeastern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube river fere tantumdem absumus, quantum vos Inhabitants of Royal Prussia PrutheniInhabitants of Royal Prussia , quamquam singulis hebdomadibus ad nos litterae veniunt, sed aliud aliae sonantes, prout cuiusque libido fert vel iudicium impellit, ut scribat. Iterum dico, ex quo debeam veri aliquid exspectare, in aula habeo neminem.

Illustris Nicolas Perrenot de Granvelle (*1484 – †1550), doctor of both canon and civil law, one of the most trusted advisors of Emperor Charles V, in 1519 entered the service of Charles V, in 1521 took part in the Habsburg-French negotiations in Calais, in 1529 in peace negotiations with the Roman Curia and the Italian states, and later, in 1538, in the conference of Nice between Charles V and Francis I; prominent official and advisor of Charles V and of Margaret of Austria in the administration of the County of Burgundy and of the Habsburg Netherlands, collaborator of Chancellor Gattinara, 1530 secretary of State for German and Netherlandish affairs and Chancellor of the Kingdom of Sicily and Naples (he replaced Gattinara after his death in the position of Grand Chancellor, although not using the title); imperial envoy to France (several times up to 1528) (CE, vol. 3, p. 68-70; DURME 1964; ANTONY 2006)dominus a GrandvellaNicolas Perrenot de Granvelle (*1484 – †1550), doctor of both canon and civil law, one of the most trusted advisors of Emperor Charles V, in 1519 entered the service of Charles V, in 1521 took part in the Habsburg-French negotiations in Calais, in 1529 in peace negotiations with the Roman Curia and the Italian states, and later, in 1538, in the conference of Nice between Charles V and Francis I; prominent official and advisor of Charles V and of Margaret of Austria in the administration of the County of Burgundy and of the Habsburg Netherlands, collaborator of Chancellor Gattinara, 1530 secretary of State for German and Netherlandish affairs and Chancellor of the Kingdom of Sicily and Naples (he replaced Gattinara after his death in the position of Grand Chancellor, although not using the title); imperial envoy to France (several times up to 1528) (CE, vol. 3, p. 68-70; DURME 1964; ANTONY 2006) ascivit ad se homines probos quidem et doctos etiam, supra quam scribi par est, sed novitios tamen et quoad res aulicas tirones. Penes hos summam rerum audio versari, et libens audio, quippe qui tuo exemplo libenter me componerem ad quietem, si ulla tamen h[a]beri in hac vita potest, sed usuvenit nobis, quod iis solet, qui ex magna tempestate maris erepti in litore, ubi salutem exspectabant, in alia incidunt incommoda. Ita, si quando ex aulica vita pedem extricare paramus, obversantur animo mille aliae facies turbationum adventurarum.

cf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Binche, 1541-04-12, CIDTC IDL 2413Scripsicf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Binche, 1541-04-12, CIDTC IDL 2413 ad te nonnullis de causis visum fuisse Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of CastilecaesariCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile me hic dimittere. Tacui nonnullas, ut impertinentes, sed quicquid hoc ipsum est, non audio, cur me debeat taedere huius morae.

Principio tirones illi magna et speciosa scripsere ex aula, pacata scilicet omnia, quod maxime optandum, non spem solum verum et certitudinem esse certissimam, Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaeGermany (Germania, Niemcy) ordines in Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)HungariamHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) missuros magna subsidia. Buda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become BudapestBudamBuda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become Budapest iam spe devoratam captamque, sed hic rumor iam incipit defervescere. Qui utinam inveniatur pro illorum exspectatione.

Johan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)Reverendissimus dominus LundensisJohan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314) diu substitit Lübeck (Lubeca, Lubicensis urbs, Lubecum), city in northern Germany, on the mouth of the Trave river, capital of the Hanseatic LeagueLubicaeLübeck (Lubeca, Lubicensis urbs, Lubecum), city in northern Germany, on the mouth of the Trave river, capital of the Hanseatic League conflictatus cum valetudine adversa, quae illi fuit gravis. Accepi Johan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314)illumJohan Weze (*1490 – †1548), secretary to King Christian II of Denmark; in 1522 nominated Archbishop of Lund; in 1527 was banished from Denmark as Christian II's secretary, and joined the service of Emperor Charles V as his diplomat, 1537-1548 Bishop of Constance (WHALEY, p. 314) a paucis diebus vocatum a Charles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of CastilecaesareCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile ex Waldsassen, town and Cistercian Abbey in southeastern Germany, BavariaWaltsachsenWaldsassen, town and Cistercian Abbey in southeastern Germany, Bavaria monasterio non procul ab Cheb (Eger, Egra Bohemorum), town and castle in western Bohemia, on the Ohře (Germ. Eger) riverEgra BohemorumCheb (Eger, Egra Bohemorum), town and castle in western Bohemia, on the Ohře (Germ. Eger) river, cuius monasterii beneficio Friedrich II of Wittelsbach der Weise (*1482 – †1556), Count Palatine of the Rhine, Elector of Pfalz (1544-1556); in 1529 and 1532 the Commander in Chief of the imperial army; son of Philipp der Aufrichtige, Elector Palatine of the Rhine (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 528-530)Friderici ducis palatiniFriedrich II of Wittelsbach der Weise (*1482 – †1556), Count Palatine of the Rhine, Elector of Pfalz (1544-1556); in 1529 and 1532 the Commander in Chief of the imperial army; son of Philipp der Aufrichtige, Elector Palatine of the Rhine (NDB, Bd. 5, p. 528-530) abbas est, aut venisse iam aut venturum breviter Regensburg (Ratisbona), city in southeastern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube riverRatisbonamRegensburg (Ratisbona), city in southeastern Germany, Bavaria, on the Danube river, ab eo tamen non nisi unas litteras a multo iam tempore accepi.

Eustathius Knobelsdorf (Constans Alliopagus) (*1519 – †1571), neo-Latin poet, studied at the universities in Frankfurt an der Oder (1534-1544), Wittenberg (1538), Leipzig, Louvain (1540), Paris, and Orleans; from 1533 Dantiscus provided financial support for his education; 1544 secretary of the Ermland (Warmia) Chapter; 1546 Canon of Ermland; 1546 Canon of Wrocław (Breslau); 1546-1548 Chancellor of the Ermland Chapter; 1548-1551 administrator of the Chapter's estate in Allenstein (Olsztyn); 1552 Custos of Ermland; 1553 Vicar General of the bishopric of Ermland; 1558-1564 administrator of the diocese of Ermland in the absence of Bishop Stanisław Hozjusz; 1559 Chancellor of the Wrocław Chapter; 1565 Dean of the Wrocław Chapter; 1567 General Judicial Vicar of the diocese of Wrocław (BORAWSKA 1996 Życie, p. 70, 103; KOPICZKO 2, p. 152; SBKW, p. 152; KNOBELSDORF)Eustachius tuus AlliopagusEustathius Knobelsdorf (Constans Alliopagus) (*1519 – †1571), neo-Latin poet, studied at the universities in Frankfurt an der Oder (1534-1544), Wittenberg (1538), Leipzig, Louvain (1540), Paris, and Orleans; from 1533 Dantiscus provided financial support for his education; 1544 secretary of the Ermland (Warmia) Chapter; 1546 Canon of Ermland; 1546 Canon of Wrocław (Breslau); 1546-1548 Chancellor of the Ermland Chapter; 1548-1551 administrator of the Chapter's estate in Allenstein (Olsztyn); 1552 Custos of Ermland; 1553 Vicar General of the bishopric of Ermland; 1558-1564 administrator of the diocese of Ermland in the absence of Bishop Stanisław Hozjusz; 1559 Chancellor of the Wrocław Chapter; 1565 Dean of the Wrocław Chapter; 1567 General Judicial Vicar of the diocese of Wrocław (BORAWSKA 1996 Życie, p. 70, 103; KOPICZKO 2, p. 152; SBKW, p. 152; KNOBELSDORF), amoenissimi iuvenis ingenii, de quo vere scripsisti praeditum esse Ovidiano spiritu, semel atque iterum apud me fuit. Quodque rarius venit, in causa est crebra absentia aulae a 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 BelgiumBruxellisBrussels (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, nam non nisi mense Maio primum 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, wife of Louis II JagiellonreginaMary 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, wife of Louis II Jagiellon ex Binche (Bincium), town in the Low Countries, County of Hainaut, 55 km S of Brussels, today in BelgiumBinchiacoBinche (Bincium), town in the Low Countries, County of Hainaut, 55 km S of Brussels, today in Belgium rediit 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 BelgiumBruxellamBrussels (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, sed nec ibi quoque haesisset, nisi instarent nuptiae illustris dominae Christina of Denmark (Christina von Oldenburg) (*1521 – †1590), daughter of Christian II of Denmark and Isabella of Austria, niece of Emperor Charles V, wife of Francesco II Sforza (1534-1535) and François I de Lorraine (1541-1545)ChristinaeChristina of Denmark (Christina von Oldenburg) (*1521 – †1590), daughter of Christian II of Denmark and Isabella of Austria, niece of Emperor Charles V, wife of Francesco II Sforza (1534-1535) and François I de Lorraine (1541-1545) filiae 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 SaxonyChristierni regisChristian 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, viduae Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern ItalyMediolaniMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern Italy, cum François I de Lorraine (*1517 – †1545), 1544–1545 Duke of Lorraine; on 10 July 1541 married Christina of DenmarkFranciscoFrançois I de Lorraine (*1517 – †1545), 1544–1545 Duke of Lorraine; on 10 July 1541 married Christina of Denmark filio et herede Antoine le Bon (*1489 – †1544), Duke of Lorraine (1508-1544); the eldest son of René II, Duke of Lorraine (MONTER, p. 38-50)ducis Lot[h]ringiaeAntoine le Bon (*1489 – †1544), Duke of Lorraine (1508-1544); the eldest son of René II, Duke of Lorraine (MONTER, p. 38-50) ex gente Andegavensium, quae propediem celebrabuntur, iisque peractis fama est 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, wife of Louis II JagiellonreginamMary 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, wife of Louis II Jagiellon alio concessuram esse. Forte et me necessum erit alibi devolare.

Successum Imperial Diet (Reichstag) conventus imperialisImperial Diet (Reichstag) atque obsidionis Budensis avide exspecto. Fuit iis diebus perlatum ad nos esse in vestris, qui ad defensandam Buda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become BudapestBudamBuda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become Budapest submissi essent. Id, quia non omnino fuit dissimile vero, propterea quod serenissima domina Isabella Jagiellon (*1519 – †1559), 1539-1559 Queen of Hungary; from 1539 wife of John Zápolya, King of Hungary, mother of John II Sigismund Zápolya; daughter of Sigismund Jagiellon, King of Poland, and Bona SforzaElysabethIsabella Jagiellon (*1519 – †1559), 1539-1559 Queen of Hungary; from 1539 wife of John Zápolya, King of Hungary, mother of John II Sigismund Zápolya; daughter of Sigismund Jagiellon, King of Poland, and Bona Sforza regina vidua, spontene, an coacta incertum, in eadem est navi, facile est creditum. Utinam autem neutri seducamur vanis quorundam levium hominum persuasionibus, neque enim sine magna spe subsidii consequendi videri potest ea Buda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become BudapesturbsBuda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become Budapest tam pertinacibus animis sese tueri, et subsidium id non nisi a The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ThurcisThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) haberi poterit dubia futura sorte eorum, qui obsidentur. Quibus, sive vincant, sive vincantur, vivendum erit arbitrio hostis aut pereundum, nisi forte aut Buda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become BudapestBudaeBuda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become Budapest, aut apud vos tam stupidi sunt homines, ut putent Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireThurcarum dominumSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, si victoria potiatur, non et fructu victoriae, hoc est urbe ipsa Buda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become BudapestBudaBuda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become Budapest, quae Helen of Troy in Greek mythology wife of Menelaus king of Sparta, known for her beauty. Her abduction by Paris (the son of Priam, king of Troy) caused the Trojan warHelenaHelen of Troy in Greek mythology wife of Menelaus king of Sparta, known for her beauty. Her abduction by Paris (the son of Priam, king of Troy) caused the Trojan war illa est, pro qua certatur, velle potiri.

Quod ad me attinet, experientia docuit quam minimum fidei ut The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) TurcisThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) habendum putem. Scio autem The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ipsosThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) teneri summo desiderio Buda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become BudapestBudaeBuda (Ofen), city in Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube river, which divides Buda from Pest, capital of the Kingdom of Hungary; in 1873 Buda, Pest and Óbuda were unified to become Budapest assequendae atque defunctum İbrahim Pasha (*ca. 1493 – †1536), in 1536 the Sultan, worried about his growing importance, had him strangled and confiscated his property; 1523-1536 Grand Vizier and Serasker (supreme commander of the army) of Sultan Suleiman I and his trusted advisor (AT 16/1, No. 147, p. 286-295; CLOT 2012, p. 94-98; DZIUBIŃSKI, p. 104-106, 112-114; POCIECHA 4, p. 192)Imbraymum Bassamİbrahim Pasha (*ca. 1493 – †1536), in 1536 the Sultan, worried about his growing importance, had him strangled and confiscated his property; 1523-1536 Grand Vizier and Serasker (supreme commander of the army) of Sultan Suleiman I and his trusted advisor (AT 16/1, No. 147, p. 286-295; CLOT 2012, p. 94-98; DZIUBIŃSKI, p. 104-106, 112-114; POCIECHA 4, p. 192) nullo magis nomine fuisse invisiorem redditum, quam quod diceretur auctor fuisse Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empiredomino ThurcarumSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ut Budam traderet servandam John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of HungaryIoanni quondam regiJohn Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary et non eam praesidio The Ottoman Turks (Turcae) ThurcarumThe Ottoman Turks (Turcae) muniri, atque ibi sansachalum stabiliri curaverit. Eventus omnia declarabit. Brevi ad te plura.

Elisabeth Donche (Anna Isabella Donche, Isabeau) (†1549), from 1528 wife of Cornelis De Schepper, mother of Cornelis Jr and Anne, sister of Joanna Donche (AT 16/1, p. 215)UxorElisabeth Donche (Anna Isabella Donche, Isabeau) (†1549), from 1528 wife of Cornelis De Schepper, mother of Cornelis Jr and Anne, sister of Joanna Donche (AT 16/1, p. 215) et Anne De Schepper (*1529-1532 – †1619), daughter of Cornelis De Schepper (DONCHE, p. 340-346)filiaAnne De Schepper (*1529-1532 – †1619), daughter of Cornelis De Schepper (DONCHE, p. 340-346) sese tibi ex animo commendant. Tu Cornelio impera, uti potes et debes, et feliciter vale cum Bernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau

Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)
fratribusBernhard von Höfen (Bernhard Flachsbinder) (†after 1548), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother, stayed with Dantiscus in Spain, as a member of his mission's retinue, and was used as a trusted courier to Poland at least from 1526; after 1530 Starost of Löbau

Georg von Höfen (Georg Flachsbinder, Georgius de Curiis) (†after 1550-02-07), Ioannes Dantiscus' brother; Starosta of Rössel (HARTMANN 1525-1550, No. 584, 586, 588; AGAD, MK, 77, f. 385-386v)
et Anna von Höfen (Anna Reyneck, Anna Flachsbinder), sister of Ioannes Dantiscus, wife of Johann Hannau Sr and, after his death, of Johann Reyneck

Catherina von Höfen Dantiscus' sister, 1538-11-17 married Hans Glaubitz (CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)

Ursula von Höfen (Ursula Flachsbinder), Dantiscus’ sister, wife of Johann Reisen, mother of Justine, Ursule, and Augustin; then wife of Zacharias Lehmann, mother of Johann Lehmann
sororibusAnna von Höfen (Anna Reyneck, Anna Flachsbinder), sister of Ioannes Dantiscus, wife of Johann Hannau Sr and, after his death, of Johann Reyneck

Catherina von Höfen Dantiscus' sister, 1538-11-17 married Hans Glaubitz (CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)

Ursula von Höfen (Ursula Flachsbinder), Dantiscus’ sister, wife of Johann Reisen, mother of Justine, Ursule, and Augustin; then wife of Zacharias Lehmann, mother of Johann Lehmann
tuis, quibus me ex animo commendabis.

Eiusdem Reverendissimae Dominationis Vestrae humilis et addictissimus filius Cornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite, diplomat in the Habsburgs' service; close friend of Ioannes Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V of Habsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)Cornelius ScepperusCornelis De Schepper (Cornelius Scepperus, Cornelis De Dobbele, Cornelius Duplicius) (*1503 – †1555), erudite, diplomat in the Habsburgs' service; close friend of Ioannes Dantiscus; initially in the service of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark; 1526 secretary and councillor to Emperor Charles V of Habsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 218-220; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 15-24)