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

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

Redditae mihi sunt cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Piotr TOMICKI Löbau (Lubawa), 1534-12-18, CIDTC IDL 1249⌊litteraecf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Piotr TOMICKI Löbau (Lubawa), 1534-12-18, CIDTC IDL 1249⌋ Reverendissimae Dominationis Vestrae, in quibus se excusat primum, quod tam longo temporis intervallo nihil meis litteris decima nona Augusti a me datis responderit, deinde alia via rem adgrediendam esse scribit, ut in negotio Varmiensi voti sui compos effici queat iterum esse ex amicorum atque eorum prudentium virorum consilio litteras ad reverendissimum Mauritius Ferber (*1471 – †1537), doctor of both canon and civil law; from 1507 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Lübeck; from 1514 Canon of Trier; 1512-1515 parish priest of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Gdańsk (Danzig); from 1516 Custos of Ermland and parish priest of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk; from 1519 Canon of Dorpat; from 1523 Canon of Revel; 1523-1537 Bishop of Ermland (KOPICZKO 2, p. 71-72; SBKW, p. 59-60)⌊dominum VarmiensemMauritius Ferber (*1471 – †1537), doctor of both canon and civil law; from 1507 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Lübeck; from 1514 Canon of Trier; 1512-1515 parish priest of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Gdańsk (Danzig); from 1516 Custos of Ermland and parish priest of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk; from 1519 Canon of Dorpat; from 1523 Canon of Revel; 1523-1537 Bishop of Ermland (KOPICZKO 2, p. 71-72; SBKW, p. 59-60)⌋ a Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestate regiaSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ impetrandas, quibus maiestas sua persuadere ei conaretur, ut Reverendissimam Dominationem Vestram in coadiutorem sibi deligeret, ita tamen, ut quoad ille viveret, fructus ex bonis episcopatus integros ille perciperet, teruncio ex illis uno non detracto, aut hanc esse, aut nullam aliam ad locum eius perveniendi rationem.

Excusatione, qua utitur Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra nihil opus erat, nam et nulla potest esse litterarum intermissio tam diuturna, ut interrumpat iter amoris nostri, et facile ipse coniciebam, non nisi graves aliquas causas, quas postea ex litteris Reverendissimae Dominationis Vestrae cognovi, fuisse, quibus adducta Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra paulo mihi serius rescriberet.

Consilium vero, quo se Varmiensem episcopatum assequi posse sperat, mihi quidem vehementer probaretur, si is, quem animo suo proponit, eius exitus futurus esset, sed si quid in me iudicii est, quantum certis quibusdam ex coniecturis colligere licet, longe aliter haec casura existimo atque nos putamus. Nam et apud regiam maiestatem nulla ratione id obtineri posse credo, ea de re ut scribat iterum, in cuius petitione repulsam semel iam passa est, personae id et dignitatis suae esse negabit, praecipue cum natura quoque illius et consuetudo vehementer ab eo abhorreat, quemquam ut cuiquam coadiutorem esse patiatur. Memoria teneo a magnis id aliquoties viris in Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊regnoPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ nostro tentatum esse neque tamen ullis umquam machinis animum Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestatis regiaeSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ expugnari potuisse, ut coadiutorem aliquem alicui esse vellet. Atque ut id a Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestate regiaSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ optatum feramus, tamen (licet nobis sperare, quae volumus, ita enim sunt ingenia hominum, ut quae volunt maxime, eadem sperent maxime) obfirmatior mihi videtur reverendissimi Mauritius Ferber (*1471 – †1537), doctor of both canon and civil law; from 1507 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Lübeck; from 1514 Canon of Trier; 1512-1515 parish priest of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Gdańsk (Danzig); from 1516 Custos of Ermland and parish priest of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk; from 1519 Canon of Dorpat; from 1523 Canon of Revel; 1523-1537 Bishop of Ermland (KOPICZKO 2, p. 71-72; SBKW, p. 59-60)⌊domini VarmiensisMauritius Ferber (*1471 – †1537), doctor of both canon and civil law; from 1507 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) and Lübeck; from 1514 Canon of Trier; 1512-1515 parish priest of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Gdańsk (Danzig); from 1516 Custos of Ermland and parish priest of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk; from 1519 Canon of Dorpat; from 1523 Canon of Revel; 1523-1537 Bishop of Ermland (KOPICZKO 2, p. 71-72; SBKW, p. 59-60)⌋ voluntas, quam ut ullis regiis persuasionibus aut etiam precibus de ea se deici sententia patiatur, qua semel sibi imperavit ad coadiutorem sibi aliquem constituendum assensum suum nequaquam praebere.

Quid igitur nobis erit faciendum? Non est clam Reverendissimam Dominationem Vestram me semper fuisse et fautorem, et adiutorem honoris et dignitatis vestrae neque prius quicquam habuisse, quam ut pro virili mea rationibus illius semper consulerem, ne nunc quidem velim esse mei dissimilis, sed certe mea ipsius si res ageretur, aliud quod darem consilii, reperirem nihil, quam ut ab ista cura et sollicitudine paulisper supersederemus. Dies ipsa et tempus dabit nobis et consilii et auxilii copiam. Ne tamen suspicari possit Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra oneris aliquid et laboris in adiuvanda illa me subterfugere et eam, de qua scribit, rationem experiar, qua utinam profici nobis aliquid possit.

Paucos post dies meum ipse ad Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestatem regiamSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ mittam nuntium, cui dabo negotium, ut per reverendissimum dominum Jan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌊episcopum PremisliensemJan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌋ animum et voluntatem maiestatis regiae diligenter pertentet, quem si inclinatum in eam rem et propensum viderit, agat ut negotium, si vero vehementer abhorrentem, ita ut spes impetrandi nulla subsit, ne incipiat quidem id, quod se ad optatum exitum perducere posse desperet. Haec est summa totius mei hac in causa consilii.

Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊Maiestatis reginalisBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ animum tam esse alienum a Reverendissima Dominatione Vestra valde dolenter accepi, sed cum viri boni et sapientis sit nihil praestare nisi culpam, ea cum Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra caret, modice id incommodi ferre debet neque ob offensam illius voluntatem animi discrutiari. Dies ipsa, quae solet adimere hominibus aegritudines, facile illius quoque iram mitigabit. Nam et calumniatorum perversitatem, et Reverendissimae Dominationis Vestrae innocentiam in apricum proferet aetas.

Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊Dominos consiliarios terrarum PrussiaeCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ tam grata recordatione prosequi meam erga se benevolentiam, qua impulsus causam eorum, quam habent cum domino Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌊CostkaStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌋, tuendam et adiuvandam suscepi, est mihi gratissimum. Dabo operam, ut principiis exitus consentiant atque illustrior in dies fiat amor erga Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊illosCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ meus et benevolentia. Ita ut in litteris ad me suis scripserunt, maiore etiam cura et diligentia in causam Council of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊illorumCouncil of Royal Prussia the most important local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops (of Ermland (Warmia), who served as the Council’s president, and of Kulm (Chełmno)), three voivodes (of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania), three castellans (of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig)), three chamberlains (of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania), and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities – Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ apud Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestatem regiamSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ promovendam incumbam, ut sedandae huic controversiae, quae est inter illos et dominum Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌊CostkamStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌋, ne mora afferatur ulla. Quod quaerit Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra (eodem enim ordine, quo scripsit, respondere statui), an Vilnius (Wilno, Vilna), city in Lithuania, on the Vilnia river, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania⌊VilnamVilnius (Wilno, Vilna), city in Lithuania, on the Vilnia river, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania⌋ proficiscendum ei putem, ut purget se de iis, quae falso ad Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊maiestatem reginalemBona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌋ delata sunt, ego vero numquam Reverendissimae Dominationi Vestrae auctor fuerim, prius causam ut dicat, quam accusator ullus appareat. Nam eiusmodi purgatio nemine nomen Reverendissimae Dominationis Vestrae aperte deferente maiorem quandam suspicionem nonnullis afferret. Sed si legationem aliquam nomine Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊terrarum PrussiaeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra obire posset, tum et proficiscendi ad Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestatem regiamSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ causa esset honestissima et obiter se purgandi summa daretur opportunitas.

Ago ingentes gratias Reverendissimae Dominationi Vestrae, quod illustris Joachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburg⌊IoachimiJoachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburg⌋ filii Joachim I of Brandenburg Nestor (Joachim I von Hohenzollern) (*1484 – †1535), 1499-1535 Prince-Elector of Brandenburg; son of Johann Cicero, Elector of Brandenburg, and Margarete of Thuringia⌊marchionisJoachim I of Brandenburg Nestor (Joachim I von Hohenzollern) (*1484 – †1535), 1499-1535 Prince-Elector of Brandenburg; son of Johann Cicero, Elector of Brandenburg, and Margarete of Thuringia⌋ et Elisabeth of Denmark (*1485 – †1555), wife of Joachim I, Elector of Brandenburg, daughter of King John of Denmark and Christina of Saxony, sister of King Christian II of Denmark⌊coniugisElisabeth of Denmark (*1485 – †1555), wife of Joachim I, Elector of Brandenburg, daughter of King John of Denmark and Christina of Saxony, sister of King Christian II of Denmark⌋ eius ad vivum expressas effigies mihi miserit. Valde mihi Joachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburg⌊marchionisJoachim II of Brandenburg Hector (Joachim II von Hohenzollern) (*1505 – †1571), son of Joachim I Nestor and Elisabeth von Oldenburg, 1524-1534 husband of Duchess Magdalena of Saxony, later (from 1535) of Jadwiga Jagiellon, daughter of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1535-1571 Prince-Elector of Brandenburg⌋ ipsius effigies arridet, quo maiorem capio voluptatem Jadwiga (Hedwig) Jagiellon (*1513 – †1573), 1535–1571 Electress of Brandenburg; wife of Joachim II Hektor von Hohenzollern, Elector of Brandenburg, daughter of Sigismund I Jagiellon, King of Poland, and Queen Barbara Zápolya⌊filiamJadwiga (Hedwig) Jagiellon (*1513 – †1573), 1535–1571 Electress of Brandenburg; wife of Joachim II Hektor von Hohenzollern, Elector of Brandenburg, daughter of Sigismund I Jagiellon, King of Poland, and Queen Barbara Zápolya⌋ primogenitam Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊regisSigismund 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⌋ nostri illi collocatam iri, cuius vel oris lineamenta indicant summa esse virtute et probitate praeditum, quibus rebus filia regis nostri cessura illi procul dubio non est. Non ita multis ante diebus, quam redditae mihi fuerunt litterae Reverendissimae Dominationis Vestrae, Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊regia maiestasSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ et ad me, et ad alios Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊regniPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ sui senatores de hoc connubio scripsit. Quod ut Deus fortunet, precamur et feliciter coeptum ad exitum perducat feliciorem.

De duce Holsatiae, de Henry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York⌊rege AngliaeHenry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York⌋ deque Citizens of Lübeck ⌊LubecensibusCitizens of Lübeck ⌋ ea, quae scripsit Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra, alte sunt pectori meo infixa. Est ita, ut scribit Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra, magni referre, quem simus vicinum habituri, ne, quod est in proverbio, aliquid mali nobis propter vicinum malum eveniat. Quare tam ea res curae mihi futura est quam quae maxime. Primo quoque tempore ad Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊maiestatem regiamSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ de ea referam, quam potero diligentissime, hortabor, ut et naviter et mature Turin (Torino), city in northwestern Italy, mainly on the left bank of the Po River, surrounded by the Alpine arch, capital of the Piedmont region⌊terrarum suarum PrussiaeTurin (Torino), city in northwestern Italy, mainly on the left bank of the Po River, surrounded by the Alpine arch, capital of the Piedmont region⌋ quieti et tranquillitati prospiciat. Solet enim parva scintilla neglecta initio tantum postea incendium excitare, ut non nisi magno cum negotio restingui possit.

Videor mihi ad singula fere iam Reverendissimae Dominationi Vestrae respondisse. Quod mihi, quae in Spain (Hispania)⌊HispaniaSpain (Hispania)⌋, England⌊AngliaEngland⌋, Denmark (Dania)⌊DaniaDenmark (Dania)⌋ nova agerentur, tam subtiliter perscripsit, magnam habeo gratiam. Vicissim a me, quae in partibus his nobis vicinioribus gerantur, ita ut cupit, paucis accipiat.

Et de Rhodes (Rodos), island in the Aegean Sea, 1522-12 - 1912 belonged to the Ottoman Empire⌊RhodoRhodes (Rodos), island in the Aegean Sea, 1522-12 - 1912 belonged to the Ottoman Empire⌋ quidem recuperata eadem ad nos, quae istuc ad vos ex Germany (Germania, Niemcy)⌊GermaniaGermany (Germania, Niemcy)⌋ sunt allata. Sed certi tamen adhuc nihil habemus.

Clement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌊Clementem SeptimumClement VII (Giulio de' Medici) (*1478 – †1534), 1523-1534 Pope⌋ pontificem maximum vita iam functum esse, puto vos istic certiores iam esse factos. In cuius demortui locum suffectus est reverendissimus dominus Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope⌊cardinalis FarnesiusPaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope⌋, vir et canitie ipsa venerandus, et magno rerum usu prudentiaque praeditus, et prae ceteris vitae integritate conspicuus. Paulo tertio nomen ei est inditum. Hoc rei publicae Christianae clavum tenente in magnam spem vocamur ecclesiae Christi, quae magnis est errorum circumfusa tenebris, aliquam (Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), in Christianity the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament⌊ChristoJesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), in Christianity the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament⌋ sponsam suam respiciente) tandem aliquando lucem oborituram. Incredibilis est omnium de eo exspectatio, multa enim et egregia persaepe virtutis suae documenta dedit.

In Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌊HungariaHungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌋ haec acta sunt, quae et ipsa magnam fortasse partem Reverendissimae Dominationi Vestrae iam cognita sunt. Dominus Alvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)⌊GrittiAlvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)⌋ non ita magna manu in Transylvania, region in the central part of Romania, bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range. Historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains⌊TransilvaniamTransylvania, region in the central part of Romania, bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range. Historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains⌋ profectus cepisse consilium dicitur proceres Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌊regni HungariaeHungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌋ trucidandi, ut submotis illis aut rerum ipse potiretur, aut in Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire⌊caesarisSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire⌋ sui manus regni illius gubernacula traderet. Itaque simul ut ingressus est Transylvania, region in the central part of Romania, bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range. Historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains⌊TransilvaniamTransylvania, region in the central part of Romania, bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range. Historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains⌋, virum et consilio et manu promptum, qui fuit unicum idemque certissimum John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary⌊regis IoannisJohn 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⌋ praesidium, dominum Imre Czibak (Emericus Cybak de Palotha, Imre Csibak) (†1534)⌊CybakImre Czibak (Emericus Cybak de Palotha, Imre Csibak) (†1534)⌋ Varadiensem episcopum interficiendum curavit. Cuius viri mors tantos in omnium The Hungarians ⌊UngarorumThe Hungarians ⌋ animis motus excitavit, ut concordia inter se facta, in unum omnes conspiraverint et collecto valido exercitu communi omnium consensu et voluntate ad circumsidendum Alvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)⌊GrittiAlvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)⌋ in oppido quodam profecti sint, quo expugnato, potestate hominis facta, quaestionibus illum subiectum, extremo supplicio affecerunt. Ita Alvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)⌊virAlvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)⌋ ille magnus, magna apud Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire⌊principemSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire⌋ suum gratia et auctoritate, cum feliciter initio cessissent ei omnia, miserum ad extremum, sed nulla tamen misericordia prosequendum fortunae casum subiit. Nam cum a Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire⌊caesareSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire⌋ suo interpretem se pacis inter reges conciliandae missum diceret, crudele, ut paulo ante scripsi, i[n]cepit animo consilium, summa papaverum capita excutiendi, quod merito in ipsius postea auctoris caput recidit.

Hieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)⌊Dominus a LascoHieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)⌋, cum socius nonnullis et particeps consiliorum Alvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)⌊Ludovici GrittiAlvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)⌋ videretur, et ipse custodiae traditus est nequedum dimissus. Subest tamen bona spes fore eum brevi liberum. Nam 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 Austria⌊rexSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ noster valde illius causa laborat, et dominum Andrzej Tęczyński Sr (†1536), 1503 royal courtier; 1510 Chamberlain of Sandomierz; 1510-1511 royal secretary; 1512 Crown Referendary; 1512 Castellan of Biecz; 1515 Chamberlain of Cracow and Voivode of Lublin; 1529 Voivode of Sandomierz; 1527 Voivode of Cracow; 1533-1536 Castellan of Cracow; 1517, 1518, 1520 royal envoy to Bohemia and Hungary; 1530 royal envoy to Turkey (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 267; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 266)⌊castellanum CracoviensemAndrzej Tęczyński Sr (†1536), 1503 royal courtier; 1510 Chamberlain of Sandomierz; 1510-1511 royal secretary; 1512 Crown Referendary; 1512 Castellan of Biecz; 1515 Chamberlain of Cracow and Voivode of Lublin; 1529 Voivode of Sandomierz; 1527 Voivode of Cracow; 1533-1536 Castellan of Cracow; 1517, 1518, 1520 royal envoy to Bohemia and Hungary; 1530 royal envoy to Turkey (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 267; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 266)⌋ non alia res in Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌊HungariaHungary (Kingdom of Hungary)⌋ tam diu detinet, nisi quod se brevi una cum eo rediturum putat. Scripsit etiam ipse Hieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)⌊dominus a LascoHieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)⌋ John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary⌊regem IoannemJohn 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⌋ captivitatis eius causam apud dominum Andrzej Tęczyński Sr (†1536), 1503 royal courtier; 1510 Chamberlain of Sandomierz; 1510-1511 royal secretary; 1512 Crown Referendary; 1512 Castellan of Biecz; 1515 Chamberlain of Cracow and Voivode of Lublin; 1529 Voivode of Sandomierz; 1527 Voivode of Cracow; 1533-1536 Castellan of Cracow; 1517, 1518, 1520 royal envoy to Bohemia and Hungary; 1530 royal envoy to Turkey (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 267; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 266)⌊castellanum CracoviensemAndrzej Tęczyński Sr (†1536), 1503 royal courtier; 1510 Chamberlain of Sandomierz; 1510-1511 royal secretary; 1512 Crown Referendary; 1512 Castellan of Biecz; 1515 Chamberlain of Cracow and Voivode of Lublin; 1529 Voivode of Sandomierz; 1527 Voivode of Cracow; 1533-1536 Castellan of Cracow; 1517, 1518, 1520 royal envoy to Bohemia and Hungary; 1530 royal envoy to Turkey (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 267; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 266)⌋ non aliam protulisse, quam quod, cum animos Hungarorum incredibili eius odio inflammatos videret, qui Alvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)⌊Ludovici GrittiAlvise Gritti (Lodovico Gritti) (*1480 – †1534), illegitimate son of Andrea Gritti, one of the most influential people in the Hungarian Kingdom under the reign of John Zápolya; 1530-1534 Governor and Chief Captain of Hungary (SZÁKALY)⌋ culpae conscium eum esse putabant, non potuerit alia ratione quominus, aut vi, aut per insidias vita ei eriperetur, praestare, quam si in vinculis eum tantisper detinuisset, dum tantam hanc iram et invidiam populi dies ipsa mitigaret. Nunc itaque factam sibi esse a John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary⌊regeJohn 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⌋ ex vinculis exeundi potestatem, sed certis tamen legibus et condicionibus, quas cum longo accipere tempore recusaret, tandem consilio et precibus domini Andrzej Tęczyński Sr (†1536), 1503 royal courtier; 1510 Chamberlain of Sandomierz; 1510-1511 royal secretary; 1512 Crown Referendary; 1512 Castellan of Biecz; 1515 Chamberlain of Cracow and Voivode of Lublin; 1529 Voivode of Sandomierz; 1527 Voivode of Cracow; 1533-1536 Castellan of Cracow; 1517, 1518, 1520 royal envoy to Bohemia and Hungary; 1530 royal envoy to Turkey (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 267; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 266)⌊castellani CracoviensisAndrzej Tęczyński Sr (†1536), 1503 royal courtier; 1510 Chamberlain of Sandomierz; 1510-1511 royal secretary; 1512 Crown Referendary; 1512 Castellan of Biecz; 1515 Chamberlain of Cracow and Voivode of Lublin; 1529 Voivode of Sandomierz; 1527 Voivode of Cracow; 1533-1536 Castellan of Cracow; 1517, 1518, 1520 royal envoy to Bohemia and Hungary; 1530 royal envoy to Turkey (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 267; Urzędnicy 4/2, p. 266)⌋ adductum se accepisse. Mox Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊regis nostriSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ cubicularium ad John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary⌊regem IoannemJohn 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⌋ missum esse, qui haec ei significaret, qui simul atque redierit, e vestigio se liberatum iri sperat. Hoc ad me de Hieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)⌊domino a LascoHieronim Łaski (Jarosław Łaski, Hieronymus de Lasco) (*1496 – †1541), diplomat in the service of Sigismund I Jagiellon and John I Zápolya, representing them in diplomatic contacts with Ferdinand I of Habsburg and Sultan Suleiman I; 1520-1522 Crown Carver, 1522-1523 Voivode of Inowrocław, 1523-1541 Voivode of Sieradz, from 1528 Zupan of the Spiš district; from 1530 Voivode of Transylvania (PSB 18, p. 225-229)⌋ hodierna die allata sunt. Profectus fuerat ad John Zápolya (János Szapolyai) (*1487 – †1540), 1526-1540 King of Hungary; son of István Szapolyai and Jadwiga of Cieszyn in 1540 married Isabella, dauther of of King Sigismund Jagiellon of Poland. He fought against Ferdinand of Habsburg for the right to the title of King of Hungary⌊regem IoannemJohn 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⌋ eliberandi illius causa dominus palatinus Russiae, Jan Tarnowski (*1488 – †1561), Count of the Holy Roman Empire; one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund August Jagiellon at the beginning of his rule; 1522-1527 Castellan of Wojnicz, 1525-1552 Starost of Sandomierz, 1527-1559 Grand Crown Hetman (commander-in-chief), 1527-1535 voivode of Ruthenia, 1528 Starost of Żydaczów, 1535-1536 Voivode of Cracow; 1536-1561 - Castellan (Urzędnicy 10, p. 209)⌊dominus TarnowskiJan Tarnowski (*1488 – †1561), Count of the Holy Roman Empire; one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund August Jagiellon at the beginning of his rule; 1522-1527 Castellan of Wojnicz, 1525-1552 Starost of Sandomierz, 1527-1559 Grand Crown Hetman (commander-in-chief), 1527-1535 voivode of Ruthenia, 1528 Starost of Żydaczów, 1535-1536 Voivode of Cracow; 1536-1561 - Castellan (Urzędnicy 10, p. 209)⌋, cum Jan Aleksander Tarnowski ⌊fratreJan Aleksander Tarnowski ⌋ illius, domino praeposito, sed quo tempore haec agebantur, nondum pervenisse dicebantur.

Valetudo mea, Deo sit gratia, meliuscula nunc est. Qua de re, quod mihi Reverendissima Dominatio Vestra gratulatur, facile agnosco consuetum illius amorem in me et benevolentiam. Fui totis iam sex mensibus gravibus morbis atque iis subinde repetentibus miserandum in modum afflictus, nunc divina ope et misericordia recreatus quidem sum, nondum tamen pristinis meis viribus plane restitutus. Spero tamen, quod qui me tot tam gravibus morbis relevare dignatus est, idem etiam vires brevi corpusculo meo sufficientes suppeditabit Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), in Christianity the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament⌊Christus IesusJesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), in Christianity the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament⌋.

Mihi quoque magnae fuit voluptati, quod Reverendissimam Dominationem Vestram ex scriptis ad me litteris omnibus iis valetudinis incommodis, quae ex longa peregrinatione contraxerat, prorsus esse liberatam intellexi. Faxit Deus, ut voti sui compos facta, multos in annos vivat incolumis. Cuius fraternae benevolentiae me commendo huncque ineuntem annum prosperum illi et felicem precor et opto.

Datae in oppido meo Kielce, town in south-central Poland, Małopolska, Świętokrzyskie (Holy Cross) Mountains⌊KielceKielce, town in south-central Poland, Małopolska, Świętokrzyskie (Holy Cross) Mountains⌋, Calendis Ianuarii anno Domini M-o D-o XXXV-o.

Eiusdem Vestrae Reverendissimae Dominationis Piotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)⌊Petrus episcopus CracoviensisPiotr Tomicki (*1464 – †1535), humanist, statesman, diplomat, one of the most trusted collaborators of King Sigismund I of Poland; 1500-1503 Chancellor of Cardinal Fryderyk Jagiellon, 1502 Gniezno Cantor, Archdeacon of Cracow, 1503-1505 servant of Jan Lubrański, Bishop of Poznań, 1504-1510 Canon of Poznań, 1506 royal scribe, 1507-1519 Grand(?) Secretary, 1509 Canon of Włocławek, 1510-1514 - of Gniezno, 1511 Custos in Kielce and Sandomierz, 1514 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1515 Crown Vice-Chancellor, 1520 Bishop of Poznań, 1523 - of Cracow; from 1524 (at least) General Collector of świętopietrze (Peter's pence), 1509 royal envoy to the Dukes of Pomerania and to Mecklenburg, 1510 - to Wallachia, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513 - to Hungary (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 268)⌋ et vicecancellarius manu propria