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Letter #6188

[Ioannes DANTISCUS?] to [Fabian von LUSIAN (LUZJAŃSKI)?]
s.l., [1520, before February 21?]


Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, in secretary's hand, AAWO, AB, D.110, f. 24r-25v

 

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Reverendissime domine, fautor optime et honorande.

Licet rarius Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae scribo, tamen fortunae et bono nomini Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae saepissime inservio, ita quod magnificus dominus Johann von Lusian (Jan Luzjański) (*before 1470 – †1551), brother of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Bishop of Ermland (Warmia); 1514-1551 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1520-1525 Burgrave of Rössel (Reszel) (PSB 18, p. 166-167)palatinus CulmensisJohann von Lusian (Jan Luzjański) (*before 1470 – †1551), brother of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Bishop of Ermland (Warmia); 1514-1551 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1520-1525 Burgrave of Rössel (Reszel) (PSB 18, p. 166-167) libere potest uti servitute mea amicabili sicut cf. VLG. Lc 11.3 Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie. pane cotidiano.cf. VLG. Lc 11.3 Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie. Cum quo hodie, dum multa disser{i}ti, divisimus inter nos materiam ad Vestram Dominationem Reverendissimam scribendi. Scit autem Vestra Dominatio Reverendissima statum exercituum regiorum, quibus in subsidium septimana proxima venient quingenti equites bene armati et viri delecti, qui iam sunt in itinere circa Bratian, castle on the left bank of the Drwęca river in the Kulm region, 2 km N of Nowe Miasto Lubawskie, castle built by the Teutonic Knights in 1343-1359, fell in disrepair in 19th century; today a villageBrathianBratian, castle on the left bank of the Drwęca river in the Kulm region, 2 km N of Nowe Miasto Lubawskie, castle built by the Teutonic Knights in 1343-1359, fell in disrepair in 19th century; today a village. Hodie etiam expeditus est vir magnae auctoritatis et potentiae dominus ex MoraviaMoraviaMoravia Jan ze Žerotína (Siroczinski), nobleman from Moravia (Józef Szujski, Dzieje polski podlug ostatnich badan spisane: Jagiellonowie, Tom 2, p. 191)SiroczinskiJan ze Žerotína (Siroczinski), nobleman from Moravia (Józef Szujski, Dzieje polski podlug ostatnich badan spisane: Jagiellonowie, Tom 2, p. 191), qui collegit pro pecuniis regiis mille equites et totidem pedites, viros inter multa milia electissimos et rerum bellicarum peritissimos, cum quibus, ut quanto celerius 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 PolandPrussiamPrussia, 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 adveniat, diei et nocti non parcendo velocissime revertitur in MoraviaMoraviamMoravia. Pro carnisprivio quidam miles strenuus Dwuski DwuskiDwuski cum trecentis equitibus gravis armaturae electioribus hic adveniet, advenient et mille pedites armati ex Bohemia (Čechy, Kingdom of Bohemia), country in central EuropeBoemiaBohemia (Čechy, Kingdom of Bohemia), country in central Europe, qui iam sunt in itinere.

Bombardae regiae adeo sunt magnae, ut quamlibet illarum trahunt viginti quattuor equi. Et cras habebunt nocturnum in Kiesczie Kuyavia (Cuiavia, Kujawy)CuiaviaeKuyavia (Cuiavia, Kujawy), sabbato vel die Solis proximo hic advenient. Et iam obstinati domini Almani, gustabunt grana ferrea dura Polonica. Ille strenuus miles dominus Jakub Secygniewski (†1530), royal courtier, military commander, follower of John Zápolya; 1494-ca. 1530 Cracow burgrave; 1513 royal envoy to Moldavia; 1519 - to Constantinople (where obtained an extension of the truce for three years); 1520 commander of Polish forces in Ermland; 1521 commander-in-chief of mercenary troops in Prussia; 1529 envoy of John Zápolya to the diet of Piotrków; 1530 - to Cracow (PSB 36/1, p. 122-125)SeczignewskiJakub Secygniewski (†1530), royal courtier, military commander, follower of John Zápolya; 1494-ca. 1530 Cracow burgrave; 1513 royal envoy to Moldavia; 1519 - to Constantinople (where obtained an extension of the truce for three years); 1520 commander of Polish forces in Ermland; 1521 commander-in-chief of mercenary troops in Prussia; 1529 envoy of John Zápolya to the diet of Piotrków; 1530 - to Cracow (PSB 36/1, p. 122-125), qui nuper orator regius ex Ottoman Empire (Turkey, Turcia)TurciaOttoman Empire (Turkey, Turcia) redibat, audito hoc bello multos milites paganos, qui in camp[is] vastis agunt vitam, allocutus est, ut ipsi consenserunt venire in adiutorio 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 Austriaserenissimo regi nostroSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria, pro quibus expeditus fuit et iam est cum eis in itinere. Qui etiam, ut sunt semper omnibus diebus vitae suae belligeri, ita veloces procedunt ad pugnam, qui sunt in numero non exiguo.

In regnis Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)HungariaeHungary (Kingdom of Hungary), Bohemia (Čechy, Kingdom of Bohemia), country in central EuropeBoemiaeBohemia (Čechy, Kingdom of Bohemia), country in central Europe et eorum provinciis publico edicto regio proclamatum et interdictum est, ne quis sub vitae et honoris ac bonorum privatione ullo pacto audeat magistro 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 PolandPrussiaePrussia, 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 contra serenissimum regem et Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriaregem 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 servire, quinimmo eadem proclamatione auctoritate regia publice et saepius mandatur, ut omnes exsurgant et habeant arma parata profecturi contra magistrum 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 PolandPrussiaePrussia, 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 et eius auxiliatores, dum tempus et locus designatus fiunt etc. In Muscovy (Grand Duchy of Muscovy, Moscovia)MoskoviaMuscovy (Grand Duchy of Muscovy, Moscovia) magnum et ingens discidium ortum inter Vasily III Ivanovich Rurikid (*1479 – †1533), 1505-1533 Grand Duke of Muscovy; son of Ivan III Vasiliyevich and Sophia Paleologueducem Muscovy (Grand Duchy of Muscovy, Moscovia)MoskoviaeMuscovy (Grand Duchy of Muscovy, Moscovia)Vasily III Ivanovich Rurikid (*1479 – †1533), 1505-1533 Grand Duke of Muscovy; son of Ivan III Vasiliyevich and Sophia Paleologue et Andrey Ivanovich Rurikid (*1490 – †1537), son of Ivan IV Grand Duke of Muscovy, and brother of Vasily III; imprisoned by Grand Duchess Elena Glinskaya in 1537, died in prison in the same year; duke of Starica (PAWŁOW, p. 41-42)eius fratrem germanumAndrey Ivanovich Rurikid (*1490 – †1537), son of Ivan IV Grand Duke of Muscovy, and brother of Vasily III; imprisoned by Grand Duchess Elena Glinskaya in 1537, died in prison in the same year; duke of Starica (PAWŁOW, p. 41-42), quem plures proceres et magna multitudo sequitur contra Vasily III Ivanovich Rurikid (*1479 – †1533), 1505-1533 Grand Duke of Muscovy; son of Ivan III Vasiliyevich and Sophia Paleologuesuum principemVasily III Ivanovich Rurikid (*1479 – †1533), 1505-1533 Grand Duke of Muscovy; son of Ivan III Vasiliyevich and Sophia Paleologue. Sicque plurima castra occupat, in dies auget vires suas. Idque facit et Vasily III Ivanovich Rurikid (*1479 – †1533), 1505-1533 Grand Duke of Muscovy; son of Ivan III Vasiliyevich and Sophia Paleologuedux The Muscovites (Moscovians, Mosci) MoscorumThe Muscovites (Moscovians, Mosci) Vasily III Ivanovich Rurikid (*1479 – †1533), 1505-1533 Grand Duke of Muscovy; son of Ivan III Vasiliyevich and Sophia Paleologue , quos potest, retrahit a Andrey Ivanovich Rurikid (*1490 – †1537), son of Ivan IV Grand Duke of Muscovy, and brother of Vasily III; imprisoned by Grand Duchess Elena Glinskaya in 1537, died in prison in the same year; duke of Starica (PAWŁOW, p. 41-42)fratreAndrey Ivanovich Rurikid (*1490 – †1537), son of Ivan IV Grand Duke of Muscovy, and brother of Vasily III; imprisoned by Grand Duchess Elena Glinskaya in 1537, died in prison in the same year; duke of Starica (PAWŁOW, p. 41-42) et coniungit sibi ipsi, ut non nisi crudele bellum inter eos speratur. Nec desunt, qui addunt ad ignem ardentem sicca ligna.

Mehmed I Giray the Great (*1465 – †1523), khan of the Crimean Khanate (1515–1523); son of Meñli I GirayImperatoris TartarorumMehmed I Giray the Great (*1465 – †1523), khan of the Crimean Khanate (1515–1523); son of Meñli I Giray magnus orator quadraginta equitibus stipatus veniet hic proxima septimana et ipse fert talia, quae multum proficient ad hoc bellum. Ad quod movebimus et Acheron, river in Epirus, NW Greece, It flows into the Ionian Sea in Ammoudia, near Parga. In ancient Greek mythology - the river of pain, and was one of the five rivers of the Greek underworldAccheruntemAcheron, river in Epirus, NW Greece, It flows into the Ionian Sea in Ammoudia, near Parga. In ancient Greek mythology - the river of pain, and was one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld, ut saltem post centum annos concludamus in Dei adiutorio hos dominos Almanos, qui fidem sanctam opprimere non verentur, pro qua Christus dominus sanctissimae virginis filius per manus nostras pugnabit et hos corripiet, qui causam et materiam dederunt tam atrocis Christiani belli. Dominus probably Rafał Leszczyński (†1527), diplomat, studied in Padua; secretary of Sigismund Jagiellon as duke of Głogów; 1509 starosta of Człuchów; 1507-1520 royal secretary; 1510 canon of Poznań; 1512 - of Gniezno; 1518 - of Cracow; 1518 castellan of Ląd; 1520 bishop of Przemyśl; 1522 - of Płock; 1507, 1508, 1512, 1513, 1514 royal envoy to the Estates and town of Prussia; 1507, 1511, 1516 - to the Teutonic Order; 1509, 1514, 1515, 1517, 1518 - to the emperor; 1509, 1515 - to Venice and Rome; 1511, 1519 - to the Roman Empire; 1517 - to Western Pomerania (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257; Urzędnicy 1/2)Raphaelprobably Rafał Leszczyński (†1527), diplomat, studied in Padua; secretary of Sigismund Jagiellon as duke of Głogów; 1509 starosta of Człuchów; 1507-1520 royal secretary; 1510 canon of Poznań; 1512 - of Gniezno; 1518 - of Cracow; 1518 castellan of Ląd; 1520 bishop of Przemyśl; 1522 - of Płock; 1507, 1508, 1512, 1513, 1514 royal envoy to the Estates and town of Prussia; 1507, 1511, 1516 - to the Teutonic Order; 1509, 1514, 1515, 1517, 1518 - to the emperor; 1509, 1515 - to Venice and Rome; 1511, 1519 - to the Roman Empire; 1517 - to Western Pomerania (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257; Urzędnicy 1/2) ex legatione sua magnam commoditatem attulit ad huius hostis perpetuam exterminationem, ut dum nobiscum gens ista vivere noluit, in Dei nomine incolat et veniat in regionibus suis et nos cum his, qui nobiscum manere volunt, et libenter et benigne manebimus. Scribitur ex variis partibus, quod iterum atrocius consurgit Christianum bellum. Rex France (Gallia, Francia), the kingdomFranciaeFrance (Gallia, Francia), the kingdom dicitur in varia regna et dominia sibi confoederata misisse magnas auri summas, pro quibus colligit undecumque et quascumque potest gentes, ita quod dicitur conscripsisse centum et XX milia hominum armigerorum et adhuc, undecumque potest, colligit contra modernum electum 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 Castileimperatorem RomanorumCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile. Qui etiam studiosius colligit gentes atque non bonam fert gratiam in dominum marchionem Ioachim, qui Gallicas fovere ausus est parte[s].

Dominus Deus, et illud et istud bellum reduca[t] ad pacem, ut dum nostrum hostem pridem serenissimo regi et inclito Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)regno PoloniaePoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) subesse procuret et pacifice cedat et perpetuo recedat, nos enim fundo nostro facimus et non negle[gi]mus facere laudem domino Deo et eius mat[ri], sanctissimae virgini Mariae. Pro cuius nominis et fi[dei] amplitudine potius cum paganis, quam Christiani[s] dominis Almanis pugnare non intermittimus et continuam pugnam gerimus.

Reverendissimus dominus Erazm Ciołek (*1474 – †1522), Polish humanist, diplomat, patron of the arts and orator; 1503-1522 Bishop of Płock (PSB 4, p. 81-82)episcopus PlocensisErazm Ciołek (*1474 – †1522), Polish humanist, diplomat, patron of the arts and orator; 1503-1522 Bishop of Płock (PSB 4, p. 81-82), qua auctoritate praevalet apud Holy See (Sedes Apostolica) sanctam sedem apostolicamHoly See (Sedes Apostolica) , Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima non ignorat. Qui etiam illic fovet regias partes, ut non deficient ab illa Holy See (Sedes Apostolica) sancta sedeHoly See (Sedes Apostolica) debita auxilia contra obstinatum et inoboedientem subditum principem. Valde peto, ex animo consulo, Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima ad hoc exhibeat omnes vires suas, ut hostis statum perquirat et saepius Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriamaiestati regiaeSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria, ut solet, et optime scit prudenter scribat, quoniam Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae scripta prudentissima censentur et libenter audiuntur. Ideo utiquam