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Letter #295

Jan Benedyktowicz SOLFA to Ioannes DANTISCUS
Gdańsk (Danzig), 1526-07-06
            received Granada, [1526]-11-14

Manuscript sources:
1fair copy in Latin, autograph, BCz, 243, p. 59-62
2register with excerpt in Polish, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8241 (TK 3), a.1526, f. 21 (b.p.)

 

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BCz, 243, p. 62

Magnifico et celeberrimo viro et domino, domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of ErmlandIoanni DantiscoIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland oratori 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 Austriaregis Sigismundi PoloniaeSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria, domino et fautori suo dilectissimo

BCz, 243, p. 59

Nobilis et celeberrime domine, fautor et frater carissime.

Incredibili me affecerunt laetitia cf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Jan Benedyktowicz SOLFA Toledo, 1526-02-01, CIDTC IDL 6868, letter lostlitteraecf. Ioannes DANTISCUS to Jan Benedyktowicz SOLFA Toledo, 1526-02-01, CIDTC IDL 6868, letter lost tuae 1526-02-01prima Februarii1526-02-01 ex Toledo (Toletum), city in central Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, on the Tagus (Tajo) riverToletoToledo (Toletum), city in central Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, on the Tagus (Tajo) river scriptae et Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic LeaguehicGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League mihi in adventu domini Nikolaus Nibschitz (Mikołaj Nipszyc) (*ca. 1483 – †1541), royal courtier, diplomat in the service of Sigismund I and Albrecht von Hohenzollern-Ansbach, Dantiscus' friend; from 1525 until his death an official representative of Duke Albrecht at the Cracow royal court; from 1532 royal secretary; 1519 royal envoy to Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, 1525, 1526 envoy to Hungary, 1527 envoy to the Congress in Wrocław, 1531-1533, 1537 envoy to Ferdinand I of Habsburg, 1535-1537, 1540 envoy to Brandenburg, 1536 envoy to the estates of LivoniaNipsiczNikolaus Nibschitz (Mikołaj Nipszyc) (*ca. 1483 – †1541), royal courtier, diplomat in the service of Sigismund I and Albrecht von Hohenzollern-Ansbach, Dantiscus' friend; from 1525 until his death an official representative of Duke Albrecht at the Cracow royal court; from 1532 royal secretary; 1519 royal envoy to Albrecht von Hohenzollern, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, 1525, 1526 envoy to Hungary, 1527 envoy to the Congress in Wrocław, 1531-1533, 1537 envoy to Ferdinand I of Habsburg, 1535-1537, 1540 envoy to Brandenburg, 1536 envoy to the estates of Livonia hic(?) 1526-07-055 huius1526-07-05 redditae, testes opulentissimos amicae consuetudinis nostrae, quam a nobis, nisi mors, auferet nemo. Etsi non semel pervius ebrierim in hoc, ut aliquid mearum litterarum acciperes, numquam tamen propter distantiam locorum, e quibus litterae tibi mittuntur, hucusque concessum est. Nunc autem opportune 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 LöbaufratremBernhard 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 tuum abeuntem intellexi ex Johann von Höfen (Johannes Flachsbinder) (†1528), father of Ioannes DantiscuspatreJohann von Höfen (Johannes Flachsbinder) (†1528), father of Ioannes Dantiscus tuo, quem paucos ante dies ex Herebi faucibus eripui. Sollicitavi, ne sine meis abiret 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 LöbaufraterBernhard 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 tuus carissimus utrique et ut scias de rebus nostris nonnihil.

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 AustriaMaiestas 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 cum Royal Council of Poland prioribus sui regniRoyal Council of Poland Lutheranae socordiae causa sopiendi Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of ThornPrussiamRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn et 8 Martii Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)MarieburgumMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia) ingressus et XIII eiusdem glacies Vistula (Wisła), river in PolandHistulaeVistula (Wisła), river in Poland Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy, Insula), area in the central part of the Gdańsk coastal region, corresponding to the Vistula delta, at that time Vistula Lowlands included several dozen villagesSolaviamVistula Lowlands (Żuławy, Insula), area in the central part of the Gdańsk coastal region, corresponding to the Vistula delta, at that time Vistula Lowlands included several dozen villages prope Marieburgum 14 villas inundavit, vallum illud tribus in locis confregit. Et usque huc solum in uno loco clauserunt artificio et lignis et aggeribus. Non enim erat vide(re) per totam Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy, Insula), area in the central part of the Gdańsk coastal region, corresponding to the Vistula delta, at that time Vistula Lowlands included several dozen villagesSolaviamVistula Lowlands (Żuławy, Insula), area in the central part of the Gdańsk coastal region, corresponding to the Vistula delta, at that time Vistula Lowlands included several dozen villages nisi aquam et turres Grosse Lichtenau (Lichnowy), village in Ermland

Kleine Lichtenau (Lichnówki), village in Ermland
Lichtenaw villarumGrosse Lichtenau (Lichnowy), village in Ermland

Kleine Lichtenau (Lichnówki), village in Ermland
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Ad 3 Aprilis redii cum magnificis Krzysztof Szydłowiecki (*1466 – †1532), one of the most trusted advisors of the King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1497-1507 Marshal of the court of prince Sigismund Jagiellon, Cracow master of pantry; 1507-1510 court treasurer; 1509 castellan of Sandomierz; 1511 Vice-Chancellor of the Crown; 1515 - grand chancellor; 1515-1527 Voivode of Cracow; 1515 - Starost; 1527-1532 - Castellanpalatino CracoviensiKrzysztof Szydłowiecki (*1466 – †1532), one of the most trusted advisors of the King Sigismund I Jagiellon; 1497-1507 Marshal of the court of prince Sigismund Jagiellon, Cracow master of pantry; 1507-1510 court treasurer; 1509 castellan of Sandomierz; 1511 Vice-Chancellor of the Crown; 1515 - grand chancellor; 1515-1527 Voivode of Cracow; 1515 - Starost; 1527-1532 - Castellan, domino Łukasz Górka (Łukasz of Górka) (*1482 – †1542), 1499-1507 Castellan of Spycimierz; 1507-1511 Castellan of Ląd; 1508-1535 General Starost of Wielkopolska; 1511-1535 Castellan of Poznań; 1535-1537 Voivode of Poznań; 1538 Bishop of Włocławek (PSB 8, p. 409-412)Luca de GorkaŁukasz Górka (Łukasz of Górka) (*1482 – †1542), 1499-1507 Castellan of Spycimierz; 1507-1511 Castellan of Ląd; 1508-1535 General Starost of Wielkopolska; 1511-1535 Castellan of Poznań; 1535-1537 Voivode of Poznań; 1538 Bishop of Włocławek (PSB 8, p. 409-412), domino 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)TenczinszkyAndrzej 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), qui per regem missi huc erant componendarum rerum causa, Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic LeagueGedanumGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League. Missa Christiana Romano instituto in tua parochia primum cantata per nostros, expulsis sacerdotibus rusticis The Lutherans LutheranorumThe Lutherans . 16 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 AustriarexSigismund 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 Marienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)MarieburgumMarienburg (Malbork), town and castle in northern Poland, Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the Nogat river, a branch of the Vistula at its delta, the capital of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order in Prussia (1309-1457), a voivodeship capital in Royal Prussia, which belonged to the Kingdom of Poland (1466-1772). Marienburg (taking turns with Graudenz (Grudziądz)) was the venue for the Provincial Diets of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia) et 17 written over ...... illegible...... illegible77 written over ... ingressus Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic LeagueGedanumGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League, quem ingredi The Lutherans LutheraniThe Lutherans prohibuissent, nisi mercatorum vi et impetu. Clauserant enim portas paulo ante regis ingressum Lutheranae factionis capita contra itum or conventumcontra itumcontra itum or conventum esset. Ad 22 capitur Basta circa mare, Blokhawsz dictum, exclusis inde The Lutherans LutheranisThe Lutherans . Ad 25 mandat 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 AustriarexSigismund 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 Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic LeagueurbisGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League portas in antiqua civitate civitate perfractas reparare, claudere, Alexander praedicare in ecclesia beatae Mariae incepit. Et 28 eiusdem Pyenondzek clericus ille, olim servitor thesaurarii Andrzej Kościelecki (*ca. 1455 – †1515)CossteleczkiAndrzej Kościelecki (*ca. 1455 – †1515), capitur toxici, quod ex Latio advexit, causa, sedet in arce Marieburgensi captivus.

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)Magister seu dux PrussiaeAlbrecht 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) 3 Maii ingressus huc et ea die Nethak, Nemoy, Nemptz, Hans Scholtz, Mynke, Balhagen et alia Lutheranae factionis capita capti sunt et detenti. Octava eiusdem Georg I Greif von Pommern (*1493 – †1531)dux BCz, 243, p. 60 PomeraniaeGeorg I Greif von Pommern (*1493 – †1531), qui tribus diebus ante 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 AustriaregisSigismund 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 adventum Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic Leaguecivitatem hancGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League ingressus erat, concessit ad propria. Facta concordia inter utrosque, est feudal(is) 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 AustriaregiSigismund 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. Ad 17 coacti Citizens of Gdańsk vestratesCitizens of Gdańsk reponere privilegia Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic LeaguecivitatisGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League omnia coram 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 AustriaregeSigismund 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. Sequenti die reperti sex cultelli in bianca(?) Hans Stholtz captivi. Ad 26 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)magister PrussiaeAlbrecht 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) exit Gdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic LeagueGedanumGdańsk (Danzig, Dantiscum), city in northern Poland, on the Bay of Gdańsk at the mouth of the Vistula, on the Baltic, the biggest and wealthiest of the three Great Prussian Cities (Gdańsk, Thorn (Toruń), and Elbing (Elbląg)) with representation in the Council of Royal Prussia; a member of the Hanseatic League et postero die cum Miltaz(?) et Heydik mettertius arcem Marieburgensem ex 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 AustriaregisSigismund 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 consensu et admissione perlustravit, heus or heyheusheus or hey, quot suspiria, quot gemitus emisit, inter ambulandum per arcis testudines munitissimos. Ad XIII Iunii Netak magister molendini, Nemoy, Ioahim Balhagen, Lorek Minke capite truncati sunt in regio conspectu prope Geldun or or GelannGeldunGeldun or or Gelann hic. Et 16(?) eiusdem Gedanenses praestiterunt homagium et iuramentum erecto suggestu pro rege inibi Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriamaiestati regiaeSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria et Sigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona SforzareguloSigismund II Augustus Jagiellon (Zygmunt II August) (*1520 – †1572), 1529-1572 Grand Duke of Lithuania (ruled from 1544); 1530-1572 King of Poland (crowned vivente rege (ruled from 1548, after the death of his father); son of Sigismund I Jagiellon and Bona Sforza, creati proconsules Philipp Bischoff (Philipp Bisschop) (*ca. 1468 – †1535), 1520-1527 starosta of Puck (on behalf of Gdańsk); 1517-1535 Gdańsk mayor; 1519 Gdańsk envoy to the Crown diet in Thorn (BISKUP 1983, p. 586, 591; ASPK 8, p. 206, footnote 1)Philipp BischoffPhilipp Bischoff (Philipp Bisschop) (*ca. 1468 – †1535), 1520-1527 starosta of Puck (on behalf of Gdańsk); 1517-1535 Gdańsk mayor; 1519 Gdańsk envoy to the Crown diet in Thorn (BISKUP 1983, p. 586, 591; ASPK 8, p. 206, footnote 1), qui et burgrabius est, Matislauus Nederhoff et(?) cum consulibus et scabinis ante meridiem hora XI. Et 25 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 AustriarexSigismund 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 Baltic SeamareBaltic Sea ingressus multis barcis ipsum sequentibus. Et prima Iulii 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)magistro PrussiaeAlbrecht 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) in Fischhausen (Rybaki, Primorsk)FischhaussenFischhausen (Rybaki, Primorsk) Dorothea von Oldenburg (*1504 – †1547), Duchess in Prussia (1526-1547); first wife of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach, Duke in Prussia, daughter of Frederic I von Gottorp, King of Denmark, and Anna von HohenzollernsponsaDorothea von Oldenburg (*1504 – †1547), Duchess in Prussia (1526-1547); first wife of Albrecht I von Hohenzollern-Ansbach, Duke in Prussia, daughter of Frederic I von Gottorp, King of Denmark, and Anna von Hohenzollern adacta est desponsata ei et copulata per Georg von Polentz (*1478 – †1550), the first Protestant bishop of Samland; private secretary of pope Julius II; 1516 Komtur in Königsberg; 1518 bishop of Samland (also after the secularization of bishopric in 1525); 1521-1523 administrator of Pomesania bishopric (ADB, Bd. 26, p. 382-385; ORACKI 1988, p. 85-86)episcopum rusticum SambiensemGeorg von Polentz (*1478 – †1550), the first Protestant bishop of Samland; private secretary of pope Julius II; 1516 Komtur in Königsberg; 1518 bishop of Samland (also after the secularization of bishopric in 1525); 1521-1523 administrator of Pomesania bishopric (ADB, Bd. 26, p. 382-385; ORACKI 1988, p. 85-86), qui stolae loco cornu venator(is) adornatus erat, quod coniugium quale futurum sit augurari possimus ex bono initio - foedo scilicet violatorum ecclesiarum et sacrarum aedium. 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 AustriaMaiestas 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 sana est gratia Dei. 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 AragonReginaBona 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 praegnata utcumque masculo cito hinc abitura versus Elbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic LeagueElbingumElbing (Elbląg), city in northern Poland, Pomerania, on the Vistula Lagoon, one of the three Great Prussian Cities (beside Gdańsk (Danzig) and Thorn (Toruń)) which had representatives in the Prussian Council; member of the Hanseatic League, dein Mazowsze (Masovia) historic region in Central Poland, before 1526 an autonomous duchy and feud of the Kingdom of Poland, from 1526 included in the KingdomMasoviamMazowsze (Masovia) historic region in Central Poland, before 1526 an autonomous duchy and feud of the Kingdom of Poland, from 1526 included in the Kingdom componendarum rerum illius terrae causa nituntur se a iugo regio eripere nonnullorum ductu. Sed nil efficient. Recta postea Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of PolandCracoviamCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland itura. The Hungarians PannonesThe Hungarians gravantur a Suleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireThurcoSuleiman the Magnificent (*1494 – †1566), 1520-1566 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, qui maximo apparatu et exercitu non audito, residuum Hungary (Kingdom of Hungary)PannoniaeHungary (Kingdom of Hungary) ingressurus festinat depopulare et sibi usurpare dictum eum personaliter adesse exercitui. Louis II Jagiellon (*1506 – †1526), 1516-1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary; son of Ladislaus II Jagiellon King of Bohemia and Hungary, killed in the battle of Mohács, and his third wife, Anne de FoixRex UngariaeLouis II Jagiellon (*1506 – †1526), 1516-1526 King of Bohemia and Hungary; son of Ladislaus II Jagiellon King of Bohemia and Hungary, killed in the battle of Mohács, and his third wife, Anne de Foix et domini eius quaerunt a finitimis consilia, stipendia, ex Silesia (Śląsk), region mainly in today's southwestern Poland, in 1526-1741 under Habsburg rule as part of the Czech-Hungarian legacy of Ferdinand ISlesiaSilesia (Śląsk), region mainly in today's southwestern Poland, in 1526-1741 under Habsburg rule as part of the Czech-Hungarian legacy of Ferdinand I, Bohemia (Čechy, Kingdom of Bohemia), country in central EuropeBohemiaBohemia (Čechy, Kingdom of Bohemia), country in central Europe, MoraviaMoraviaMoravia, ex Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)PoloniaPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) aliquot centena eo profecti sunt. Dominus Deus concedat nostris victoriam. Johann von Höfen (Johannes Flachsbinder) (†1528), father of Ioannes DantiscusParens tuusJohann von Höfen (Johannes Flachsbinder) (†1528), father of Ioannes Dantiscus, senio iam confectus, orat, ne eum deseras, si antequam solvat fata, te cernere posset, ut lumina eius claudere saltem tempore BCz, 243, p. 61 et necessitate illa adventa<n>te posses. Anna von Höfen (Anna Reyneck, Anna Flachsbinder), sister of Ioannes Dantiscus, wife of Johann Hannau Sr and, after his death, of Johann Reyneck

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

Catherina von Höfen Dantiscus' sister, 1538-11-17 married Hans Glaubitz (CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)
SororesAnna von Höfen (Anna Reyneck, Anna Flachsbinder), sister of Ioannes Dantiscus, wife of Johann Hannau Sr and, after his death, of Johann Reyneck

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

Catherina von Höfen Dantiscus' sister, 1538-11-17 married Hans Glaubitz (CIDTC, IDL 5205; IDL 2425; IDL 4399)
hoc et Christine Schultze (Christine Scholcz) (†1539), mother of Ioannes Dantiscus (PSB 4 Dantyszek, s. 424)materChristine Schultze (Christine Scholcz) (†1539), mother of Ioannes Dantiscus (PSB 4 Dantyszek, s. 424) non minus efflagitant et obtestantur. Tactus fuit prius festum Pentecostis apoplexia et paralisi iacuit ut truncus nec loqui potuit verbum. Supervocarunt me illae, caupo, Medic doctus Polonus. Nolui Johann von Höfen (Johannes Flachsbinder) (†1528), father of Ioannes DantiscussenemJohann von Höfen (Johannes Flachsbinder) (†1528), father of Ioannes Dantiscus deserere, sed omnes nervos et artem extendi in hoc, ut eum pristinae tibi et tuis sanitati restituerem, quod gratia Dei animante(?) perfeci: ambulat, loquitur, exercet officia sua. Utinam in aliis(?) et tuis et tibi utilitati, meo vel incommodo esse possem. Cernes Ioannem tuum eum esse ita benedictum, ut benedictorum opera non amitteret omnino. Ad 24 factus sum canonicus Warmiensis pro plebanatu Niepołomice, town in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, on the edge of a big forest called Puszcza Niepołomicka, 25 km E of Cracow, residence of Polish kings of Jagiellon dynasty; favourite place of royal huntingsNepolomiczeNiepołomice, town in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, on the edge of a big forest called Puszcza Niepołomicka, 25 km E of Cracow, residence of Polish kings of Jagiellon dynasty; favourite place of royal huntings, qui written over ooii written over od sit felix faustus et fortunatus. 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 AragonReginaBona 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 instat omnibus modis, ut te in confratrem habeamus. Valeat felicissime et me suum esse sciat. Nec eges promotore apud 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)Cracoviensem episcopumPiotr 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 ceteros, quibus tua probitas, idoneitas et scientia cognita est. Subrisit 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)episcopusPiotr 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) cum te commendatum haberem eadem dicens, quae scripsi.

Eiusdem Dominationis Tuae Jan Benedyktowicz Solfa (Ioannes Benedicti de Trebul, Ioannes Benedicti Solpha) (*1483 – †1564), physician, lawyer, poet and historian; in 1541 ennobled by Emperor Charles V of Habsburg; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Glogau (Głogów); from 1522 court physician of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; from 1526 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); from ca. 1528 Canon of Vilnius; from 1529 Canon of St. John’s Collegiate Church in Warsaw; from 1531 Custos of Łowicz; from 1538 Canon of Wrocław (Breslau); from 1539 Canon of Sandomierz; from 1547 Canon of Cracow and Provost of Ermland (KOŻUSZEK, passim)Ioannes BenedictusJan Benedyktowicz Solfa (Ioannes Benedicti de Trebul, Ioannes Benedicti Solpha) (*1483 – †1564), physician, lawyer, poet and historian; in 1541 ennobled by Emperor Charles V of Habsburg; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Glogau (Głogów); from 1522 court physician of King Sigismund I Jagiellon; from 1526 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); from ca. 1528 Canon of Vilnius; from 1529 Canon of St. John’s Collegiate Church in Warsaw; from 1531 Custos of Łowicz; from 1538 Canon of Wrocław (Breslau); from 1539 Canon of Sandomierz; from 1547 Canon of Cracow and Provost of Ermland (KOŻUSZEK, passim) regius phisicus scripsit

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Ioannes Stanislaus natus est nobis, quem dii tueantur.