UUB H. 154, f. 149v

Reverendissimo in Christo Patri 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 Ermland⌊Ioanni 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 Culmensi, administratori Pomesaniensi etc., domino tamquam orig. tanquam⌈tamquamtamquam orig. tanquam⌉ patri honorandissimo

UUB H. 154, f. 146r

Reverendissime in Christo Pater et Domine, domine ex animo honorandissime.

Ex Lüneburg (Lunaeburgum), city in northern Germany, Lower Saxony, 44 km SE of Hamburg, a member of the Hanseatic League⌊LuneburgoLüneburg (Lunaeburgum), city in northern Germany, Lower Saxony, 44 km SE of Hamburg, a member of the Hanseatic League⌋ misi cf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Bruges, 1535-09-16, CIDTC IDL 1356;
Cornelis DE SCHEPPER & Godschalk ERICKSEN (SASSENKERLE) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Lüneburg, 1535-10-27, CIDTC IDL 1367, Post ultimas istas meas perscriptas Brugis adfuit tempus, quo adesse me decuit itineri ad civitates Vandalicas ob res in illis ipsis satis copiose narratas. Ratus igitur fore, ut invenirem conterraneos tuos Gedanenses Luneburgi, distuli easdem litteras meas alicui alteri quam mihimet credere, quod arbitrarer commodius illas et citius Brema aut Luneburgo quam Brugis deferri Gedanum posse.⌊binas litterascf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Bruges, 1535-09-16, CIDTC IDL 1356;
Cornelis DE SCHEPPER & Godschalk ERICKSEN (SASSENKERLE) to Ioannes DANTISCUS Lüneburg, 1535-10-27, CIDTC IDL 1367, Post ultimas istas meas perscriptas Brugis adfuit tempus, quo adesse me decuit itineri ad civitates Vandalicas ob res in illis ipsis satis copiose narratas. Ratus igitur fore, ut invenirem conterraneos tuos Gedanenses Luneburgi, distuli easdem litteras meas alicui alteri quam mihimet credere, quod arbitrarer commodius illas et citius Brema aut Luneburgo quam Brugis deferri Gedanum posse.⌋ meas ad te, quibus abunde orig. habunde⌈abundeabunde orig. habunde⌉ perscripsi omnia, quae ibi transacta fuere. Sarcinulam autem earum litterarum commisi domino Nikolaus Brömse (*ca. 1472 – †1543), Catholic, zealous opponent of the Reformation. In 1531 he left the city in protest against its joining the Schmalkaldic League, and went to the Imperial court; he came back to Lübeck in 1535 ; 1514-1520 member of the Lübeck Town Council; 1520-1531, 1535-1543 Mayor of Lübeck; 1531 member of the Imperial Council (NDB, vol. 2, p. 629)⌊Nicolao BromseNikolaus Brömse (*ca. 1472 – †1543), Catholic, zealous opponent of the Reformation. In 1531 he left the city in protest against its joining the Schmalkaldic League, and went to the Imperial court; he came back to Lübeck in 1535 ; 1514-1520 member of the Lübeck Town Council; 1520-1531, 1535-1543 Mayor of Lübeck; 1531 member of the Imperial Council (NDB, vol. 2, p. 629)⌋ equiti etc. et burgimagistro Lubicensi non adeo dudum restituto in dignitatem, quare non dubito, quin ad te fuerit perlata. Ab eo tempore fuimus Münster (Monasterium Westphalorum), town in western Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia⌊MonasteriiMünster (Monasterium Westphalorum), town in western Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia⌋ Westfalen (Westphalia), duchy in the Holy Roman Empire⌊WestphaliaeWestfalen (Westphalia), duchy in the Holy Roman Empire⌋, ubi conspeximus munitiones ab The Anabaptists (Anabaptistae), a faction of the Christian religion. They rejected the baptism of infants, requiring a conscious decision on the part of the candidate. In the 16th and 17th centuries Anabaptists were strongly persecuted by Roman Catholics as well as by Lutherans and Calvinists.⌊anababtistisThe Anabaptists (Anabaptistae), a faction of the Christian religion. They rejected the baptism of infants, requiring a conscious decision on the part of the candidate. In the 16th and 17th centuries Anabaptists were strongly persecuted by Roman Catholics as well as by Lutherans and Calvinists.⌋ erectas, magno sane ingenio et labore incredibili. Vidimus etiam corbem ferreum, unum ex illis, in quibus inserentur tres factionis illius Jan Beuckelszoon van Leyden (Jan Bockelson, Jan van Leyden) (*1509 – †1536), 1533-1535 charismatic leader of the Münster Anabaptists; in 1533 he sent for Jan Matthys, who identified the city as the "New Jerusalem". After the death of Matthys, Beuckelszoon assumed the name of King of New Jerusalem. After the defeat of the Münster army by Prince-Bishop Franz von Waldeck (1535-06), Beuckelszoon was captured and executed in 1536 (ARTHUR)

Bernhard Knipperdolling (Bernd Knipperdollinck) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. In 1532 he joined the movement of civic autonomy and Church reform. In 1534, after the Anabaptist take over of Münster, he was elected mayor of the city, in 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leiden and Bernhard Krechtinck. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 266)

Bernhard Krechtinck (Bernd Krechting) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. He was a court tutor of the Count of Bentheim in Westphalia, and later a priest at Gildehausein, where he began to take an interest in the Anabaptist movement. He arrived in Münster at the beginning of 1534 and took part in the establishment of the Münsterite Kingdom as one of the Ministers of Jan van Leyden. In 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leyden and Bernhard Knipperdolling. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 274)⌊antesignaniJan Beuckelszoon van Leyden (Jan Bockelson, Jan van Leyden) (*1509 – †1536), 1533-1535 charismatic leader of the Münster Anabaptists; in 1533 he sent for Jan Matthys, who identified the city as the "New Jerusalem". After the death of Matthys, Beuckelszoon assumed the name of King of New Jerusalem. After the defeat of the Münster army by Prince-Bishop Franz von Waldeck (1535-06), Beuckelszoon was captured and executed in 1536 (ARTHUR)

Bernhard Knipperdolling (Bernd Knipperdollinck) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. In 1532 he joined the movement of civic autonomy and Church reform. In 1534, after the Anabaptist take over of Münster, he was elected mayor of the city, in 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leiden and Bernhard Krechtinck. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 266)

Bernhard Krechtinck (Bernd Krechting) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. He was a court tutor of the Count of Bentheim in Westphalia, and later a priest at Gildehausein, where he began to take an interest in the Anabaptist movement. He arrived in Münster at the beginning of 1534 and took part in the establishment of the Münsterite Kingdom as one of the Ministers of Jan van Leyden. In 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leyden and Bernhard Knipperdolling. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 274)⌋ ita pensuri ad perpetuam rei memoriam et terrorem facinorosorum. Nobis praeterhaec sermo fuit cum Bernardis Bernhard Knipperdolling (Bernd Knipperdollinck) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. In 1532 he joined the movement of civic autonomy and Church reform. In 1534, after the Anabaptist take over of Münster, he was elected mayor of the city, in 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leiden and Bernhard Krechtinck. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 266)⌊KnyperduninckBernhard Knipperdolling (Bernd Knipperdollinck) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. In 1532 he joined the movement of civic autonomy and Church reform. In 1534, after the Anabaptist take over of Münster, he was elected mayor of the city, in 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leiden and Bernhard Krechtinck. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 266)⌋ et Bernhard Krechtinck (Bernd Krechting) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. He was a court tutor of the Count of Bentheim in Westphalia, and later a priest at Gildehausein, where he began to take an interest in the Anabaptist movement. He arrived in Münster at the beginning of 1534 and took part in the establishment of the Münsterite Kingdom as one of the Ministers of Jan van Leyden. In 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leyden and Bernhard Knipperdolling. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 274)⌊KreftingkBernhard Krechtinck (Bernd Krechting) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. He was a court tutor of the Count of Bentheim in Westphalia, and later a priest at Gildehausein, where he began to take an interest in the Anabaptist movement. He arrived in Münster at the beginning of 1534 and took part in the establishment of the Münsterite Kingdom as one of the Ministers of Jan van Leyden. In 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leyden and Bernhard Knipperdolling. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 274)⌋, quorum alter proconsul, alter parochus fuerat, insigni uterque audacia et deplorato ingenio. Ad Bernhard Knipperdolling (Bernd Knipperdollinck) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. In 1532 he joined the movement of civic autonomy and Church reform. In 1534, after the Anabaptist take over of Münster, he was elected mayor of the city, in 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leiden and Bernhard Krechtinck. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 266)

Bernhard Krechtinck (Bernd Krechting) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. He was a court tutor of the Count of Bentheim in Westphalia, and later a priest at Gildehausein, where he began to take an interest in the Anabaptist movement. He arrived in Münster at the beginning of 1534 and took part in the establishment of the Münsterite Kingdom as one of the Ministers of Jan van Leyden. In 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leyden and Bernhard Knipperdolling. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 274)⌊hosBernhard Knipperdolling (Bernd Knipperdollinck) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. In 1532 he joined the movement of civic autonomy and Church reform. In 1534, after the Anabaptist take over of Münster, he was elected mayor of the city, in 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leiden and Bernhard Krechtinck. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 266)

Bernhard Krechtinck (Bernd Krechting) (†1536), one of the leaders of the Münster Anabaptists. He was a court tutor of the Count of Bentheim in Westphalia, and later a priest at Gildehausein, where he began to take an interest in the Anabaptist movement. He arrived in Münster at the beginning of 1534 and took part in the establishment of the Münsterite Kingdom as one of the Ministers of Jan van Leyden. In 1535 he was captured on the order of Franz von Waldeck, Bishop of Münster, together with Jan van Leyden and Bernhard Knipperdolling. In January 1536, all three were publicly put to death (CE, vol. 2, p. 274)⌋ in vinculis profecti, conati sumus ab haeresi orig. heresi⌈haeresihaeresi orig. heresi⌉ illa revocare, sed frustra cessere omnia, induruerunt, brevi ob id una cum Jan Beuckelszoon van Leyden (Jan Bockelson, Jan van Leyden) (*1509 – †1536), 1533-1535 charismatic leader of the Münster Anabaptists; in 1533 he sent for Jan Matthys, who identified the city as the "New Jerusalem". After the death of Matthys, Beuckelszoon assumed the name of King of New Jerusalem. After the defeat of the Münster army by Prince-Bishop Franz von Waldeck (1535-06), Beuckelszoon was captured and executed in 1536 (ARTHUR)⌊regeJan Beuckelszoon van Leyden (Jan Bockelson, Jan van Leyden) (*1509 – †1536), 1533-1535 charismatic leader of the Münster Anabaptists; in 1533 he sent for Jan Matthys, who identified the city as the "New Jerusalem". After the death of Matthys, Beuckelszoon assumed the name of King of New Jerusalem. After the defeat of the Münster army by Prince-Bishop Franz von Waldeck (1535-06), Beuckelszoon was captured and executed in 1536 (ARTHUR)⌋ in caveis exponendi. Aliud nihil scriptu dignum nobis in reditu accidit.

Cum orig. Quum⌈CumCum orig. Quum⌉ Antwerp (Antwerpen, Antverpia), city in the Low Countries, from 1315 a Hanseatic port, in the 16th century the centre of Brabant’s artistic life and the wealthiest trade city in Europe, today in northern Belgium⌊AndtverpiamAntwerp (Antwerpen, Antverpia), city in the Low Countries, from 1315 a Hanseatic port, in the 16th century the centre of Brabant’s artistic life and the wealthiest trade city in Europe, today in northern Belgium⌋ venissemus, de te multus sermo fuit apud Veyt Herle the Fuggers' factor in Antwerp⌊Veyt HerleVeyt Herle the Fuggers' factor in Antwerp⌋ et alios, an viveres, propterea quod nullus advenisset, qui certum aliquid nuntiasset orig. nunciasset⌈nuntiassetnuntiasset orig. nunciasset⌉, revocavimusque in morem veterem consuetudinem, quae nobis tecum aliquando fuit communis.

Ceterum, cum orig. quum⌈cumcum orig. quum⌉ mihi Bruges (Brugia, Brugge), city in the Low Countries, in the County of Flanders, in the 13th-15th centuries one of the most important commercial ports and trading centres in Europe, today in Belgium⌊BrugasBruges (Brugia, Brugge), city in the Low Countries, in the County of Flanders, in the 13th-15th centuries one of the most important commercial ports and trading centres in Europe, today in Belgium⌋ esset proficiscendum ob domestica negotia, relictus est ibi dominus 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)⌋, quem ab eo tempore non vidi, nondum enim venit in aulam, ubi iam ego subsistere hanc hiemem orig. hyemem⌈hiememhiemem orig. hyemem⌉ decrevi, et ob id ad te non scribit, reor tamen 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)⌊illumGodschalk 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)⌋ hodie hic futurum. Omnes Deo gratia recte valemus. Mark Laurijn (Marcus Laurinus) (*1488 – †1540), humanist, studied at Louvain University (1502) and in Bologna (1507), friend of Erasmus of Rotterdam and Juan Luis Vives, brother-in-law of Cornelis De Schepper's wife Elisabeth Donche, the widow of his brother Pieter Laurijn; 1512 Canon of St. Donat in Bruges, 1519 - Dean of. St. Donatian (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 85-86)⌊Marcus LaurinusMark Laurijn (Marcus Laurinus) (*1488 – †1540), humanist, studied at Louvain University (1502) and in Bologna (1507), friend of Erasmus of Rotterdam and Juan Luis Vives, brother-in-law of Cornelis De Schepper's wife Elisabeth Donche, the widow of his brother Pieter Laurijn; 1512 Canon of St. Donat in Bruges, 1519 - Dean of. St. Donatian (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 85-86)⌋ decanus, 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 Cornelis De Schepper Jr (*1532 – †1582 or 1583), son of Cornelis De Schepper (DE VOCHT 1961, 316, 403-404; DONCHE, p. 310, 346-349)⌊filiusCornelis De Schepper Jr (*1532 – †1582 or 1583), son of Cornelis De Schepper (DE VOCHT 1961, 316, 403-404; DONCHE, p. 310, 346-349)⌋ egregie corpulentus et tibi perquam similis, hi se tibi ex animo commendant.

Rerum novarum apud nos aliud nihil est. Francesco II Sforza (*1495 – †1535), 1521-1535 the last Duke of Milan from the Sforza family; son of Ludovico Sforza and Beatrice d'Este⌊Dux MediolaniFrancesco II Sforza (*1495 – †1535), 1521-1535 the last Duke of Milan from the Sforza family; son of Ludovico Sforza and Beatrice d'Este⌋ mortuus est Kalendis Novembribus. 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)⌊RelictaChristina 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)⌋ Francesco II Sforza (*1495 – †1535), 1521-1535 the last Duke of Milan from the Sforza family; son of Ludovico Sforza and Beatrice d'Este⌊ipsiusFrancesco II Sforza (*1495 – †1535), 1521-1535 the last Duke of Milan from the Sforza family; son of Ludovico Sforza and Beatrice d'Este⌋, filia 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 Saxony⌊Christierni 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⌋, egregie dotata remanet, cui testamento contulit Vigevano, town and community in northern Italy, Lombardy⌊marchionatum ViglevaniVigevano, town and community in northern Italy, Lombardy⌋ cum omnibus UUB H. 154, f. 146v appendentiis. Est Vigevano, town and community in northern Italy, Lombardy⌊isVigevano, town and community in northern Italy, Lombardy⌋ valoris decem milium ducatorum in singulos annos. Reliquit adhaec idem ille Francesco II Sforza (*1495 – †1535), 1521-1535 the last Duke of Milan from the Sforza family; son of Ludovico Sforza and Beatrice d'Este⌊duxFrancesco II Sforza (*1495 – †1535), 1521-1535 the last Duke of Milan from the Sforza family; son of Ludovico Sforza and Beatrice d'Este⌋ duodecies centena milia ducatorum in praesenti pecunia, in quam succedit illi, sicut in totum ducatum, 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 Castile⌊Carolus caesarCharles 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⌋. Ita illum 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 Castile⌊principemCharles 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⌋ Deus undique beat, ab omni enim parte veniunt illi pecuniae. In America, the continent⌊IndiisAmerica, the continent⌋ perventum est ad veras fodinas, uti scribit compater tuus Ulrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌊EhingerUlrich Ehinger (*1485 – †1537), Augsburg banker, member of the Ehinger family of German merchants, one of the most important German merchants in Spain (probably as the Welsers' agent); brother of Heinrich Ehinger; counselor to Emperor Charles V’s (knighted by the Emperor in the Order of Santiago) (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 298; NDB 4 Ehinger, p. 344; ZELINSKY HANSON, p. 123 and footnote 46; EIRICH, p. 170)⌋. Mira de illis feruntur, quae melius ex mercatoribus intelliges.

Idem 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 Castile⌊Carolus caesarCharles 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⌋ diu fuit Palermo (Panorma), city in Southern Italy⌊PanormiPalermo (Panorma), city in Southern Italy⌋ in Sicily, island in the Mediterranean Sea, Kingdom ruled by the Habsburgs⌊SiciliaSicily, island in the Mediterranean Sea, Kingdom ruled by the Habsburgs⌋, quo in regno, praeter quattuor exactiones ordinarias easque non exiguas, dono sunt illi data ducenta quinquaginta milia ducatorum. Quid Kingdom of Naples, kingdom covering the southern part of the Italian Peninsula, from 1504 under the Crown of Aragon⌊Neapolitanum regnumKingdom of Naples, kingdom covering the southern part of the Italian Peninsula, from 1504 under the Crown of Aragon⌋ conferet, adhuc in dubio est, nondum enim intelligere potuimus 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 Castile⌊illumCharles 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⌋ appulisse Naples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of Campania⌊NeapolimNaples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of Campania⌋, in Calabria, region in southern Italy, south of Naples⌊CalabriamCalabria, region in southern Italy, south of Naples⌋ autem ex Messina, city on the island of Sicily, capital of the province of Messina⌊MessanaMessina, city on the island of Sicily, capital of the province of Messina⌋ Sicily, island in the Mediterranean Sea, Kingdom ruled by the Habsburgs⌊SiciliaeSicily, island in the Mediterranean Sea, Kingdom ruled by the Habsburgs⌋ traiecisse certi sumus.

Fuit hic his diebus Pier Paolo Vergerio (*1498 – †1565), theologian and writer; accused of heresy by the Inquisition, in 1549 he left Italy and joined the Reformation; 1533 papal nuncio to Roman King Ferdinand I and envoy to the Colloquy of Worms and Regensburg (1540, 1541); 1536 Bishop of Modruš; 1536-1549 - of Capodistria⌊Petrus Paulus VergeriusPier Paolo Vergerio (*1498 – †1565), theologian and writer; accused of heresy by the Inquisition, in 1549 he left Italy and joined the Reformation; 1533 papal nuncio to Roman King Ferdinand I and envoy to the Colloquy of Worms and Regensburg (1540, 1541); 1536 Bishop of Modruš; 1536-1549 - of Capodistria⌋, qui nuntium orig. nuncium⌈nuntiumnuntium orig. nuncium⌉ agit pontificium apud Ferdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg⌊Rhomanorum, Hungariae etc. regemFerdinand I of Habsburg (*1503 – †1564), from 1521 Archduke of Austria, from 1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia as Ferdinand I, 1531-1558 King of the Romans, 1558-1564 Holy Roman Emperor; son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile, a younger brother of Charles V of Habsburg⌋, nuntians orig. nuncians⌈nuntiansnuntians orig. nuncians⌉ Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope⌊pontificem maximumPaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope⌋ consensisse in Universal Council of Roman Catholic Church ⌊conc written over s⌈scc written over s⌉iliumUniversal Council of Roman Catholic Church ⌋, quod celebrari debeat Mantua (Mantova), city in northern Italy⌊MantuaeMantua (Mantova), city in northern Italy⌋. Quid exinde secuturum sit, brevi sciemus, hoc est cum orig. quum⌈cumcum orig. quum⌉ 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 Castile⌊caesarCharles 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⌋ Naples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of Campania⌊NeapolimNaples (Napoli, Neapolis), city in Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, capital of the region of Campania⌋ advenerit. Fertur et Henry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York⌊rex AngliaeHenry VIII Tudor (*1491 – †1547), 1509-1547 King of England; son of Henry VII Tudor and Elizabeth of York⌋, qui supplicium de John Fisher (Ioannes Roffensis) (*1459 – †1535), tutor to prince Henry (afterwards Henry VIII Tudor), repeatedly elected chancellor of Cambridge University, fervent opponent of royal divorce and trusted counsellor to queen Catherine of Aragon, arrested in 1533 and two years later beheaded; since 1935 saint of the Catholic Church; 1504 Bishop of Rochester, 1535 Cardinal Priest of San Vitale⌊cardinali RoffensiJohn Fisher (Ioannes Roffensis) (*1459 – †1535), tutor to prince Henry (afterwards Henry VIII Tudor), repeatedly elected chancellor of Cambridge University, fervent opponent of royal divorce and trusted counsellor to queen Catherine of Aragon, arrested in 1533 and two years later beheaded; since 1935 saint of the Catholic Church; 1504 Bishop of Rochester, 1535 Cardinal Priest of San Vitale⌋ et Thomas More (Thomas Morus) (*1478 – †1535), English humanist, lawyer and statesman, zealous opponent of the Reformation, trusted councillor to KingHenry VIII Tudor of England, in 1535 charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Supremacy, in the same year beheaded; in 1523 speaker of the House of Commons; 1525 Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1529 Lord Chancellor⌊Thoma MoroThomas More (Thomas Morus) (*1478 – †1535), English humanist, lawyer and statesman, zealous opponent of the Reformation, trusted councillor to KingHenry VIII Tudor of England, in 1535 charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Supremacy, in the same year beheaded; in 1523 speaker of the House of Commons; 1525 Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1529 Lord Chancellor⌋ sumpsit, excommunicatus et England⌊regnumEngland⌋ ipsius subiectum banno. Quid sibi volent hae tragoediae, brevi sciemus.

Hic secura in pace versamur, quantumvis tumultuentur The Danes (Dani) ⌊DaniThe Danes (Dani) ⌋, Citizens of Holstein ⌊HolsataeCitizens of Holstein ⌋ et Citizens of Lübeck ⌊LubicensesCitizens of Lübeck ⌋. Qui sibi metuentes ad illustrissimum 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)⌊ducem FridericumFriedrich 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)⌋ palatinum respicere incipiunt et ob id brevi sunt oratores suos apud nos habituri, neque enim potest 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 Castile⌊caesarea maiestasCharles 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⌋ illi 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)⌊principiFriedrich 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)⌋ tam bene merito de Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation (Empire, Reich, Imperium)⌊Rhomano imperioHoly Roman Empire of the German Nation (Empire, Reich, Imperium)⌋, et cui Dorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria⌊neptemDorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria⌋ suam credidit, in suo iure non tueri et adiuvare. Atque ut intelligas, quo in statu res sint, et tuis vicinis habita occasione referre queas, verum est, quod tractatus[1] factus fuit ab annis aliquot inter 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 Castile⌊caesaremCharles 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⌋ et Christian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg⌊ducem Christiernum HolsatiaeChristian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg⌋ de bona pace et amicitia inter ipsos et ditiones The Low Countries (Netherlands), region around the delta of the Rhine, Schelde (Scheldt), and Meuse rivers, includes modern Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and parts of northern France and western Germany⌊Patriarum InferiorumThe Low Countries (Netherlands), region around the delta of the Rhine, Schelde (Scheldt), and Meuse rivers, includes modern Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and parts of northern France and western Germany⌋ tantum et ducatuum UUB H. 154, f. 147r Schleswig, duchy in northern Europe, fief of Denmark⌊SlesviciSchleswig, duchy in northern Europe, fief of Denmark⌋, Holstein, duchy in the Holy Roman Empire⌊HolsatiaeHolstein, duchy in the Holy Roman Empire⌋ etc., sed nulla ibi mentio Denmark (Dania)⌊regnorum DaniaeDenmark (Dania)⌋ neque factus est tractatus inter illum et hunc, ut regem Danorum, sed ut ducem Holsatiae. Inter easdem praeterea Low Germany⌊PatriasLow Germany⌋ et Denmark (Dania)⌊regnum DaniaeDenmark (Dania)⌋ tractatus est, sed non cum condicione orig. conditione⌈condicionecondicione orig. conditione⌉, quod illi regno praeficeretur Christian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg⌊Christiernus duxChristian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg⌋. Haec est summa rerum. 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 Castile⌊CaesariCharles 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⌋ liberum est ex tractatu vel hunc, vel illum pati regem esse, neque enim de rege ulla mentio.

Scio apud vos esse, qui aliter rem depraedicant orig. depredicant⌈depraedicantdepraedicant orig. depredicant⌉, neque clam nobis est, quod partes Christian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg⌊HolsataeChristian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg⌋ vos pecunia, navibus et milite aluistis. Pro quibus rebus non admodum magnas gratias meremini apud palatinos, nisi non malignandi animo, sed Citizens of Lübeck ⌊LubicensiumCitizens of Lübeck ⌋ ferociam compescendi id effecistis. Id quod ego reor et apud eos, qui rem sciunt, depraedico orig. depredico⌈depraedicodepraedico orig. depredico⌉, nota est enim mihi prudentia incredibilis serenissimi 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 SigismundiSigismund 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⌋ scioque illum non nisi invitum ad arma cogi posse neque delectari principum alendis dissidiis, et ob id excusabile est factum vestrum. Ne tamen graviora immineant, viri prudentis est in medio cursu nonnumquam cf. Hor. Carm. 2.10.23-24 Contrahes vento nimium secundo / turgida vela; Ov. Pont. 1.8.71-72 moderatius opta / et voti, quaeso, contrahe vela tui; Sen. Ep. 19.9.8 Hic te exitus manet, nisi iam contrahes vela ⌊vela contraherecf. Hor. Carm. 2.10.23-24 Contrahes vento nimium secundo / turgida vela; Ov. Pont. 1.8.71-72 moderatius opta / et voti, quaeso, contrahe vela tui; Sen. Ep. 19.9.8 Hic te exitus manet, nisi iam contrahes vela ⌋. Serenissima Mary of Hungary (Mary of Austria, Mary of Habsburg) (*1505 – †1558), 1521-1526 Queen of Hungary, 1522-1526 Queen of Bohemia, 1530-1556 Governess of the Habsburg Netherlands on behalf of her brother, Charles V; daughter of Philip I of Habsburg and Joanna of Castile, sister of Emperor Charles V, wife of Louis II Jagiellon⌊regina MariaMary 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⌋ obtulit se mediatricem et sequestram ad componenda dissidia partium. Recusavit id Christian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg⌊Christiernus dux HolsatiaeChristian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg⌋. 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 Castile⌊CaesarCharles 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 Africa, the continent⌊AphricaAfrica, the continent⌋,[2] ex Sicily, island in the Mediterranean Sea, Kingdom ruled by the Habsburgs⌊SiciliaSicily, island in the Mediterranean Sea, Kingdom ruled by the Habsburgs⌋ scripsit, daremus operam, ut amice componerentur omnia. Cum orig. Quum⌈CumCum orig. Quum⌉ recusat alter voluntariam oblationem, quid superest, nisi ut alter experiatur, quid aequitate causae, amicis, opibus et favore possit?

Quid enim magis indignum, quam duas 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 Saxony⌊regis DanorumChristian 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⌋ Dorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria

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)⌊filiasDorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria

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)⌋ ita nudas eiectas esse, ipsarum patrimonium detineri, neque velle ad aliqua pacis media intendere? De 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 Saxony⌊patreChristian 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⌋ Dorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria

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)⌊ipsarumDorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria

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)⌋ nihil dico, nisi, si peccata ipsius meruerunt, ut perpetuo carcere acerbam ducat vitam. Quid ad hoc Dorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria

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)⌊filiaeDorothea of Denmark (*1520 – †1580), Electress Palatine; wife of Elector Palatine Friedrich II, daughter of Christian II of Oldenburg, King of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria

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)⌋? Quamquam in obscuro non est, quam turpiter et praeter omne ius gentium cum 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 Saxony⌊eoChristian 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⌋ transactum sit, forte haec in caput ipsorum aliquando iusto Dei iudicio incident.

Haec ob id scribo, quod videor cariturus cerevisia vestra Pruthenica clauso Baltic Sea⌊mariBaltic Sea⌋ et interdictis commeatibus, ita enim minantur victores. Quae res peius me habet. Sed extra UUB H. 154, f. 147v iocum.

Praesulum orig. Presulum⌈PraesulumPraesulum orig. Presulum⌉ omnium muneri convenire nosti pacem ubique, quoad possunt, nisi cum vitiis, procurare. Vicinus es Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌊principiAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌋ potenti et affinitate coniuncto cum illustrissimo Christian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg⌊Christierno duce HolsatiaeChristian III of Oldenburg (*1503 – †1559), 1534-1559 King of Denmark and Norway, 1523-1559 Duke of Holstein and Schleswig; son of Frederick I of Oldenburg, King of Denmark, and his first consort, Anna of Brandenburg⌋, qui se vocat regem The Danes (Dani) ⌊DanorumThe Danes (Dani) ⌋. Quid si illi suadeatur, ut tuta et certa in mediocritate praeferat summ ms. n(!) ⌈mm ms. n(!) ⌉is et incertis? An hoc tam esset a praesulis officio alienum aut consilium istud tam esse contemnendum tibi videbitur? Nondum principium est malorum, quae imminent ex hac causa, nisi in tempore occurratur. Qui autem fieri id possit, nisi per viros bonos? Ego facile in me recipio illustrissimum 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)⌊ducem FridericumFriedrich 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)⌋ ad aequas condiciones orig. conditiones⌈condicionescondiciones orig. conditiones⌉ pertrahere et a bello etiam avertere, si quis modo sit, qui adversam ipsius partem ad eadem permoveat. Sed victoria, credo, ferox animus speciosa magis quam secura consilia admittit, quare ms 2 temperantia,
ms 1 temperant[...] paper damaged⌈temperantiams 2 temperantia,
ms 1 temperant[...] paper damaged⌉ opus est. Victoriam pauci hactenus aut voluere aut scivere sequi. Facilius ea paratur, quam conservatur, atque ut maxime talis sit, quam tueri possis, nisi tamen aequitatis robore fulciatur, brevi labi solet. Haec tibi et amico privatus ego, neque enim omittere possum, quin de bonis rebus tecum per litteras commenter. Ea via est, per quam nonnulli sibi 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 Castile⌊caesareae maiestatisCharles V of Habsburg (*1500 – †1558), ruler of the Burgundian territories (1506-1555), King of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556), King of Naples and Sicily, King of the Romans (1519-1530), Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation (elected 1519, crowned 1530, abdicated 1556); son of Philip I the Handsome and Joanna the Mad of Castile⌋ gratiam et imperii favorem consequi possent, vix umquam orig. unquam⌈umquamumquam orig. unquam⌉ alias securitatem sibi aut liberis suis paraturi. Neque vulgo ignoratur, quod grave aes orig. es⌈aesaes orig. es⌉ alienum contraxerint bellatores illi et, dum sibi student omnia vindicare, quae certissima habebant, in discrimen pertraxerint. Ab altera superinscribed in place of crossed-out asy(?)⌈asy(?) altera altera superinscribed in place of crossed-out asy(?)⌉ autem parte, si ad bellum res pervenerit, omnia adhuc sunt integra et, quod praecipuum est, Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌊princepsAlbrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (*1490 – †1568), 1511-1525 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order; from 1525 to his death Duke in Prussia as a liegeman of the Polish king; son of Friedrich V of Brandenburg der Ältere and Sophia Jagiellon (daughter of Casimir IV Jagiellon), nephew of Sigismund I, King of Poland; founder of the university in Königsberg (1544)⌋ aetate et rebus gestis, ad haec modestia animi et probitate insignis et tibi, quod infitiari orig. inficiari⌈infitiariinfitiari orig. inficiari⌉ non potes, amicus. Quod autem sint hactenus adversum Citizens of Lübeck ⌊LubicensesCitizens of Lübeck ⌋ quaedam gesta, non improbo, tantum finis statuatur cupiditati et, dum nocentes castigare intendis, innocentem iure suo non spolies. Scribe itaque ad me, quid habeas spei de hoc negotio. Ego non omittam pacem suadere, quoad haberi ea honesta poterit. Sed de iis satis.

Illustrissimus Hendrik III of Nassau-Breda (*1483 – †1538), son of Count Johann V of Nassau-Dillenburg and Elisabeth of Hessen, married to Mencia de Mendoza, Marquess of Zenete, daughter and heiress of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete; Count of Nassau; from 1499 in the service of Archduke Philip of Habsburg as his advisor and military commander in the wars against France and Gueders (1507, 1514), 1515-1522 Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland; 1521 Grand Chamberlain of Charles V of Habsburg (from 1522 to 1529 at the Spanish court), in 1530 followed Charles V to the coronation in Bologna, and attended the Diet of Augsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 5)⌊marchio de Zenette comes de NassawHendrik III of Nassau-Breda (*1483 – †1538), son of Count Johann V of Nassau-Dillenburg and Elisabeth of Hessen, married to Mencia de Mendoza, Marquess of Zenete, daughter and heiress of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, first Marquis of Zenete; Count of Nassau; from 1499 in the service of Archduke Philip of Habsburg as his advisor and military commander in the wars against France and Gueders (1507, 1514), 1515-1522 Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland; 1521 Grand Chamberlain of Charles V of Habsburg (from 1522 to 1529 at the Spanish court), in 1530 followed Charles V to the coronation in Bologna, and attended the Diet of Augsburg (CE, vol. 3, p. 5)⌋ cruciatur podagra et abest ab aula, venturus tamen huc brevi. Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy⌊Rex GalliaeFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy⌋ nihil, quod scimus, publice molitur. Exspectat eventum rerum omnium. UUB H. 154, f. 148r Laboravit etiam adversa valetudine apud Burgundionem,[3] alias iam inhiaret Milan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern Italy⌊ducatui MediolanensiMilan (Mediolanum, Milano), duchy in northern Italy⌋ exstincta orig. extincta⌈exstinctaexstincta orig. extincta⌉ The Sforzas an Italian noble family⌊gente SphortiarumThe Sforzas an Italian noble family⌋ virili ex parte. The Swiss ⌊HelvetiiThe Swiss ⌋ crebris malis domiti se domi continent non facile relicturi nidos. In Münster diocese⌊diocesi MonasteriensiMünster diocese⌋ ingens est peditum Germanorum numerus exspectantium principem aliquem, cuius stipendia mereant. Charles II of Guelders (Karel van Egmond) (*1467 – †1538), Duke of Guelders, Count of Zutphen (1492-1538)⌊Dux GhelriaeCharles II of Guelders (Karel van Egmond) (*1467 – †1538), Duke of Guelders, Count of Zutphen (1492-1538)⌋ vicinus noster quiescit cum coronatis suis Gallicis.

In litteris his diebus nihil novi prodiit, praeter cf. Erasmus Roterodamus, Ecclesiastes Sive De Ratione Concionandi libri quatuor opus recens nec antehac a quoquam excusum, Basel, Hieronymus Frobenius, 1535-08 ⌊Ecclesiastamcf. Erasmus Roterodamus, Ecclesiastes Sive De Ratione Concionandi libri quatuor opus recens nec antehac a quoquam excusum, Basel, Hieronymus Frobenius, 1535-08 ⌋ Erasmus of Rotterdam (Gerrit Gerritszoon, Geert Geerts, Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus) (*1466/1469 – †1536), Dutch humanist and theologian, distinguished philologist, the most famous and influential humanist of the Northern Renaissance; his works had a profound impact upon Christian theology during the first half of the sixteenth century⌊Erasmi RoterodamiErasmus of Rotterdam (Gerrit Gerritszoon, Geert Geerts, Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus) (*1466/1469 – †1536), Dutch humanist and theologian, distinguished philologist, the most famous and influential humanist of the Northern Renaissance; his works had a profound impact upon Christian theology during the first half of the sixteenth century⌋. Erasmus of Rotterdam (Gerrit Gerritszoon, Geert Geerts, Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus) (*1466/1469 – †1536), Dutch humanist and theologian, distinguished philologist, the most famous and influential humanist of the Northern Renaissance; his works had a profound impact upon Christian theology during the first half of the sixteenth century⌊HuicErasmus of Rotterdam (Gerrit Gerritszoon, Geert Geerts, Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus) (*1466/1469 – †1536), Dutch humanist and theologian, distinguished philologist, the most famous and influential humanist of the Northern Renaissance; his works had a profound impact upon Christian theology during the first half of the sixteenth century⌋ Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope⌊pontifexPaul III (Alessandro Farnese) (*1468 – †1549), 1493 elevated to cardinal; 1524 Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia; 1534-1549 Pope⌋ obtulit tres episcopatus una cum sacerdotiis omnibus cuiusdam insignis curtisani nostratis defuncti in Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌊UrbeRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See⌋, nomine Johann Ingenwinkel (Inghenwinckel, Inghenwynckel, Ingerwinckel) (*1469 – †1535), from 1496 member of the Roman curia in the service of consecutive popes, 1505 protonotary, 1511 apostolic scriptor, later datary. He was holder of many benefices, a.o. of the provostships of St. Lebuin’s at Deventer, St. Victor’s in Xanten, and St. John’s in Utrecht (HEUSSEN, p. 86)⌊InghelwynckelJohann Ingenwinkel (Inghenwinckel, Inghenwynckel, Ingerwinckel) (*1469 – †1535), from 1496 member of the Roman curia in the service of consecutive popes, 1505 protonotary, 1511 apostolic scriptor, later datary. He was holder of many benefices, a.o. of the provostships of St. Lebuin’s at Deventer, St. Victor’s in Xanten, and St. John’s in Utrecht (HEUSSEN, p. 86)⌋, et pileo cardinalitio. Quae omnia Erasmus of Rotterdam (Gerrit Gerritszoon, Geert Geerts, Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus) (*1466/1469 – †1536), Dutch humanist and theologian, distinguished philologist, the most famous and influential humanist of the Northern Renaissance; his works had a profound impact upon Christian theology during the first half of the sixteenth century⌊idemErasmus of Rotterdam (Gerrit Gerritszoon, Geert Geerts, Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus) (*1466/1469 – †1536), Dutch humanist and theologian, distinguished philologist, the most famous and influential humanist of the Northern Renaissance; his works had a profound impact upon Christian theology during the first half of the sixteenth century⌋ strenue recusavit. Illum cf. Erasmus Roterodamus, Ecclesiastes Sive De Ratione Concionandi libri quatuor opus recens nec antehac a quoquam excusum, Basel, Hieronymus Frobenius, 1535-08 ⌊librumcf. Erasmus Roterodamus, Ecclesiastes Sive De Ratione Concionandi libri quatuor opus recens nec antehac a quoquam excusum, Basel, Hieronymus Frobenius, 1535-08 ⌋, quia non dubito ad vos perlatum esse, non mitto, neque cf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Bruges, 1535-09-16, CIDTC IDL 1356, Quod auctorem scire cupis illius versionis succinctae et bene Latinae Psalterii, quae iuncta est Paraphrasi Campensis, audio illum fuisse Udalrichum Zwinglium eruditum, sed malo hominem ingenio. Illius exemplaria misissem ad te duo ad tria, si ad manum fuissent, sed bibliopolae iam omnia vendiderunt. Curavimus tamen aliquot de novo adferri ex Lugduno, quae cum tempore sum ad te missurus, facile enim erit in futurum, si bella cessaverint, ad te litteras mittere⌊Psalteriacf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Bruges, 1535-09-16, CIDTC IDL 1356, Quod auctorem scire cupis illius versionis succinctae et bene Latinae Psalterii, quae iuncta est Paraphrasi Campensis, audio illum fuisse Udalrichum Zwinglium eruditum, sed malo hominem ingenio. Illius exemplaria misissem ad te duo ad tria, si ad manum fuissent, sed bibliopolae iam omnia vendiderunt. Curavimus tamen aliquot de novo adferri ex Lugduno, quae cum tempore sum ad te missurus, facile enim erit in futurum, si bella cessaverint, ad te litteras mittere⌋ etiam mitto, quod nondum sint ad manum.

Plura impraesentiarum scribere me vetat huius latoris, viri Poloni, nunc primum nuntiatus orig. nunciatus⌈nuntiatusnuntiatus orig. nunciatus⌉ recessus. Per The Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuries⌊FocharosThe Fuggers German family of merchants and bankers that dominated European business during the 15th and 16th centuries⌋ copiosius scribam. Tu vicissim de rebus communibus subinde nos fac certiores et tuis omnibus, Christine Schultze (Christine Scholcz) (†1539), mother of Ioannes Dantiscus (PSB 4 Dantyszek, s. 424)⌊matriChristine Schultze (Christine Scholcz) (†1539), mother of Ioannes Dantiscus (PSB 4 Dantyszek, s. 424)⌋ dulcissimae, fratribus 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⌊BernhardoBernhard 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⌋ et 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)⌊GeorgioGeorg 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)⌋, 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⌋ et affinibus me ex animo commenda.

Est apud te Carolus de Tautenberg 1531-1537 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus⌊puerCarolus de Tautenberg 1531-1537 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus⌋ quidam hic natus, cuius De Baillieul, mother of Carolus de TAUTENBERG wet-nurse of Queen Mary of Hungary⌊materDe Baillieul, mother of Carolus de TAUTENBERG wet-nurse of Queen Mary of Hungary⌋ vicina est mea, mulier proba et honesta. Rogavit, ut Carolus de Tautenberg 1531-1537 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus⌊illumCarolus de Tautenberg 1531-1537 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus⌋ tibi commendarem. Ad Carolus de Tautenberg 1531-1537 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus⌊eumCarolus de Tautenberg 1531-1537 servant of Ioannes Dantiscus⌋ mittuntur annexae hae litterae.

Et vale, Domine et Pater ex animo honorande.

Ex 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 Belgium⌊BruxellisBrussels (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⌋, die VI-a Decembris XV-c XXXV.

Eiusdem Reverendissimae Dominationis Vestrae addictissimus inservitor 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 Duplicius 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)⌋

[1] The peace negotiations mentioned here took place in October 1533; cf. cf. Louis Sicking, Neptune and the Netherlands: State, Economy, and War at Sea in the Renaissance, Leiden, Brill, 2004 ⌊SICKINGcf. Louis Sicking, Neptune and the Netherlands: State, Economy, and War at Sea in the Renaissance, Leiden, Brill, 2004 ⌋, p. 230-232.

[2] About the Emperor‘s expedition to Africa see cf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Bruges, 1535-09-16, CIDTC IDL 1356⌊IDL 1356cf. Cornelis DE SCHEPPER to Ioannes DANTISCUS Bruges, 1535-09-16, CIDTC IDL 1356⌋.

[3] In the autumn of 1535, while staying at Dijon, city in France, the capital of the French Burgundy⌊DijonDijon, city in France, the capital of the French Burgundy⌋, the capital of French Duchy of Burgundy, duchy in central and eastern France, consisting of the Duchy of Burgundy, which was annexed by France in 1477, and the County of Burgundy (Franche Comté de Bourgogne), from 1482 ruled by the House of Habsburg⌊BurgundyDuchy of Burgundy, duchy in central and eastern France, consisting of the Duchy of Burgundy, which was annexed by France in 1477, and the County of Burgundy (Franche Comté de Bourgogne), from 1482 ruled by the House of Habsburg⌋, King Francis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy⌊Francis IFrancis I of Valois (*1494 – †1547), 1515-1547 King of France; son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy⌋ of France became seriously ill. He experienced fever, flux of the belly and stomach pain. The illness detained him there until November 23; cf. cf. Robert Jean Knecht, Francis I, Cambridge University Press, 1984 ⌊KNECHT 1984cf. Robert Jean Knecht, Francis I, Cambridge University Press, 1984 ⌋, p. 277.