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Letter #6127

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


Manuscript sources:
1office copy in German, in secretary's hand, APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 363v-365v
2rough draft in German, in secretary's hand, APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 362v-363v

Auxiliary sources:
1register in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8249 (TK 11), f. 44

 

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Ex(ii)t 10 Aprilis anno etc. 39.

Gnediger Herr.

Wir seint zcweÿfels freÿ APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 364v es werde E(wer) G(nad)e in frisschem gedencken enthalt(en) haben, was unvorhoffte difficultet uns allen als Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊ko(nigliche)n disser lande Prewsenn rethenCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ vonn wegenn der bewusten zceÿse abelegung (durch wes getrib lossen wir in seÿnem wege) in vorgangenen thagen heÿmgefallen / unnd also was fleysz unnd erbet dieselbige E(wer) G(nad)e und in besunder der hochwirdige in Gott herr, herr Tiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), ennobled by King Sigismund I in 1519; 1504–1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516–1527 and 1533–1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523–1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537–1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549–1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984)⌊Tydemannus bisschoff zcu CulmenTiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), ennobled by King Sigismund I in 1519; 1504–1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516–1527 and 1533–1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523–1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537–1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549–1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984)⌋, als der gebetene herre vormittelst iren schrift(en) neben andern ko(nigliche)n rethen / und uns beÿ der Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(nigliche)n ma(ieste)ttSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ unserm allergnedigstenn herrnn domit es beÿ dem gemeinen der herrn rethe bedenckenn und slusse ausz beweglichen ursachenn furgenommen bleÿben muchte angewandt habenn in starckem vorhoffenn. / Es solte sulchs vonn irer Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊konig(liche)n ma(ieste)ttSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ vormoge eÿnes etzlichen gnedidgenn und trostlichen schreÿbenns. /

Derweg(en) an Ewer Genade als das Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ire ma(ieste)ttSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ die deposition zcu Thorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌊ThorunThorn (Toruń, Thorunium), city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river in its lower reaches, main residence of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno); one of the three Great Prussian Cities (along with Gdańsk and Elbing) which had representatives in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ etc. woll gescheen lossen kunde erhalten seyn wurdenn. Was andtwurtt aber am heiligenn Ostertage wÿdderumbe an uns derwegenn unvorhofft ergangenn wirt E(wer) G(nad)e ausz eÿngelegter desselbigenn ko(nigliche)n rescripts abschrifft haben zcuerfurd(en). Welchs wir E(wer) G(nade)n (der die sach sampt andernn Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊ko(nigliche)n rathennCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ gemeÿnn) mitherczuteÿlen nicht habenn underlossen konnenn und hetten unns werlich aller gelegent noch nicht versehenn (das in der sachen solchs strackes unnd hartes wir schweig(en) geschwÿndes) andtwurtt hette ergehen sollen wir achten aber das solchs villeichte mer der APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 365r newen kurtzlich angekommenen und also nicht fast geubeten canczeley, / dan der Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(igliche)n ma(ieste)ttSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ (der lÿndes und gnediges gemutte unns allen immers kundigk) zcu zcuschreÿben sey. / Aber wie deme allenn so konnen wir vor unser person nicht erfind(en), / das men der last entbindet ader der sachen noch zcur zceit auff den genndt der Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊konig(liche)n retheCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ bedenckenns gehilfen sey. /

Hirum(m)be were unser gutte meÿnunge das in anmerkung des hartenn andtwurtts (welch ane zcweÿfell) an Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊die andern herrn radteCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ auff ire schriffte zcu nicht ungleicher ernster in awsz unsers erachtenns ergangen seÿnn werde, / nicht alleine wir als die stedte, / bsunder ouch E(wer) G(nade) dergleichenn der erwirdige in Gott herr Tiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), ennobled by King Sigismund I in 1519; 1504–1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516–1527 and 1533–1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523–1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537–1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549–1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984)⌊Tidemannus bischoff zcu CulmenTiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), ennobled by King Sigismund I in 1519; 1504–1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516–1527 and 1533–1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523–1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537–1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549–1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984)⌋ / unnd andere ko(niglich)e rethe an die Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(niglich)e ma(ieste)ttSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ auffs furderlichste als das immers moglich wydderum(m)be schreiben und sich also samptlicher undertheniger und eintrechtiget instendigkeit, / um(m)be eÿnen gnedidgen der sachenn an stanndt, / bisz in denn negstenn Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊landtagkProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ (der doch hart vor der thuer) zcuerhalt(en) beÿ derselbig(en) irer konig(liche)n ma(ieste)tt beerbeitenn theten. / Szo als wie das auch vonn wegen Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic League⌊unser stadtGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula on the Bay of Gdańsk, the largest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities, alongside Thorn (Toruń) and Elbing (Elbląg); represented in the Council of Royal Prussia and a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ lawts eingelegten begrÿffes dennoch auff E(wer) G(nad)e vorbesserung und guttenn radt zcuthuende bedocht seint. /

Domit men als denne vormittelst gemeÿnem reÿfein radtslage disen obligenn eyne maesz(?) ergent(?) treffen unnd furdenn. Ouch Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊ko(nigliche)r reteheCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ wie ouch derselbig(en) decretenn estimationn / und authoritet, / dennoch erhalt(en) und kleinickeit vormÿden werdenn muchte. / Welchs alles wir E(wer) G(nade)n als eÿn gemeÿn obligen nicht habenn wissenn zcubergen, / dieselbige dinstliches fleises bittende APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 365v unns ires reÿfenn radts hirauff weÿther theylhafftigk zcu machen geruchen welle. /

Dasselbige um(m)be E(wer) G(nad)e herwidderumbe zcuvordienenn, / wollen wir stets unvordrossenn befundenn werdenn mith der hulfe Gottis, dem wir E(wer) G(nade) lange gesundt unnd seliglich befhelenn.

Dat(um) ut sup(ra).

Postscript:

APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 363v

Scheda litteris inclusa Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊episcopo WarmiensiIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌋

Auch, Gnediger Herre, wer hienebenn an E(wer) E(rszamkeit)(!) instead of G(naden)⌈E(rszamkeit)(!)E(rszamkeit)(!) instead of G(naden)⌉ unser dienstlich bitt dieweyl mit so hartem unnd ernsten schrift(en) fast auff die weÿse wie men villeicht in der Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia), the kingdom⌊CronnPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia), the kingdom⌋ /an diese unnd jenne stadte ader och sust zcu schreiben pflecht fast kegen die gewonheit APG, 300, 27, 15, f. 364r angesucht werd(en) / wie E(wer) G(nade) ausz dem eÿngeschlossenen ko(nigliche)n mandats exemplar zcu befundenn. / Derwegenn wÿr als immers Council of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌊ko(nigliche)r radteCouncil of Royal Prussia the principal local authority in Royal Prussia. It consisted of two bishops: of Ermland (Warmia), who served as president of the Council, and of Kulm (Chełmno); three voivodes: of Kulm, Marienburg (Malbork), and Pomerania; three castellans: of Kulm, Elbing (Elbląg), and Gdańsk (Danzig); three chamberlains: of Kulm, Marienburg, and Pomerania; and representatives of the three Great Prussian Cities: Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (ACHREMCZYK 2016, p. 17-18)⌋ und die solch ernnstes nicht gewonnt / unns auch solchs vorhin nicht gebot(en) nicht wenigk beschweer zcu unsern gemutten sullen unnd dieweyle solchs villeichte der newen canczleÿ (als die des gebrauches und stile nicht alle geubet ader erfarenn seÿ moge) mehr dan irer Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(nigliche)n ma(ieste)ttSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌋ zcu zcuschreÿbenn sey. / Szo ist dennoch an E(wer) G(nad)e unser dienstlich bitt wolle des thuens und schreibenns obgedocht in iren schrifften, / die sie an den bewuste newenn herrenn undercanczeler als her Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisers to King Sigismund I and later to his son Sigismund II Augustus; Canon of the collegiate chapters of Sandomierz from 1521 and Kielce from 1530; Canon of Gniezno from 1531; royal secretary from 1532/1533 to 1537, previously a scribe in the royal chancery; 1537–1539 Grand Secretary; 1539–1547 Vice-Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; 1539–1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541–1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545–1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547–1550 Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; royal envoy to Rome in 1532 and to local diets in 1534 and 1538 (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊Samuell MaczeewszkÿSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisers to King Sigismund I and later to his son Sigismund II Augustus; Canon of the collegiate chapters of Sandomierz from 1521 and Kielce from 1530; Canon of Gniezno from 1531; royal secretary from 1532/1533 to 1537, previously a scribe in the royal chancery; 1537–1539 Grand Secretary; 1539–1547 Vice-Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; 1539–1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541–1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545–1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547–1550 Chancellor of the Kingdom of Poland; royal envoy to Rome in 1532 and to local diets in 1534 and 1538 (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ ergehen lossen werde etzlicher mase beschwerlich unns zcum besten antzutzeÿgende nicht underlossenn. /

Es ist auch an E(wer) G(nad)e unser dienstlich bogeer das im fall do der wolgeborne herr Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌊Achati(us) CzemaAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌋, danczker castellan, in seÿnem zcege so seine h(errlichkei)t an Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 until his death Duke in Prussia as a vassal of the Polish king; son of Frederick V of Brandenburg-Ansbach the Elder and Sophia Jagiellon, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon; nephew of Sigismund I Jagiellon, King of Poland; founder of the University of Königsberg, 1544 (WIJACZKA 2010)⌊furst(lich)e durch(lauch)tAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 until his death Duke in Prussia as a vassal of the Polish king; son of Frederick V of Brandenburg-Ansbach the Elder and Sophia Jagiellon, daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon; nephew of Sigismund I Jagiellon, King of Poland; founder of the University of Königsberg, 1544 (WIJACZKA 2010)⌋ in Prussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania, and Livonia. From 1466 it was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici), comprising the remnants of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525 the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), thereafter known as Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). By the Treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland⌊PrewsenPrussia, region in central Europe, bordered by Pomerania, Poland, Lithuania, and Livonia. From 1466 it was divided into Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), part of the Kingdom of Poland, and Teutonic Prussia (Prussia Ordinis Theutonici), comprising the remnants of the Teutonic Order’s state in Prussia. In 1525 the Order’s last Grand Master, Albrecht von Hohenzollern, converted to Lutheranism and became the first lay duke in former Teutonic Prussia (dux in Prussia), thereafter known as Ducal Prussia (Prussia Ducalis). By the Treaty of Cracow, Ducal Prussia became a fief of the kings of Poland⌋ (wie berichtet) furhabe ann E(wer) G(nad)e gelangen wurde wolle als denne geruchen solchs alles wes in dissen unnd jennen unsenn jegenwerdigen schrifften enthalt(en), / derselbtigen seiner h(errlichkei)t mitteczuteÿlenn. / Im fall aber da genanter herr Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌊castellannAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌋ sich an E(wer) G(nad)e nicht begeben wurdt were dennoch unser fleisigk bitt. / Es wolle E(wer) G(nad)e alle disser dinge und schriffte an dieselbige Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌊seine h(errlichkei)tAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), one of the most powerful magnates of Royal Prussia and a leader of the Estates of Royal Prussia during the reigns of the last two Jagiellons; maintained close relations with Duke Albrecht I von Hohenzollern; supporter of Protestantism; 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌋ zcustellenn umbeschweret sein.

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