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Letter #186

[Ioannes DANTISCUS] to Piotr TOMICKI
Cracow (Kraków), 1523-08-08


Manuscript sources:
1office copy in Latin, in secretary's hand, UUB, H. 155, f. 191r-192v
2copy in Latin, 20th-century, B. PAU-PAN, 8241 (TK 3), a.1523, f. 33
3register with excerpt in Latin, English, 20th-century, CBKUL, R.III, 30, No. 192

Prints:
1HIPLER 1868 p. 545-548 (excerpt)
2KUBALA p. 385 (excerpt)
3CELICHOWSKI 1875 Kopernikijana p. 194-195 (excerpt in Polish translation)
4FINKEL 1879 p. 360-361 (excerpt in Polish translation)
5KOT, CHRZANOWSKI p. 151-153 (excerpt)
6Españoles part II, No. 13, p. 155-156 (excerpt in Spanish translation)
7TARACHA 2004 p. 550 (excerpt in Polish translation)

 

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UUB, H. 155, f. 191r

Reverendissimo domino 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)Episcopo PosnaniensiPiotr 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), Regni Poloniae cancellario

Reverendissime etc.,

Perveni Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of PolandhucCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland tandem Deo Optimo Maximo duce sospes et incolumis 1523-07-2525 mensis praeteriti1523-07-25 et Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam non inveni. Quo non parum et in animo et rebus multis faciendis on the marginfaciendisfaciendis on the margin in spe denique concepta fui destitutus. Nam Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of PolandhicCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland absente Dominatione Vestra Reverendissima usque in decimum diem non fuit commoditas Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriamaiestati regiaeSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria, ut me audiret. Hinc factum est, dum sic perplexus versabar, quod hactenus neque Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae scribere neque mihi ipsi huc veniens prodesse potuerim. Quam ob rem Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae humiliter supplico, ne me igitur negligentem vel potius ingratum erga se aestimet, quod hucusque meas non acceperit. Vidi hic litteras Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae domino Jan Zambocki (*ca. 1480 – †1529), royal courtier, from 1527 a paid informer of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern at the royal court in Cracow. Together with Ioannes Dantiscus and Mikołaj Nipszyc, he formed the "triumvirate" of friends who were the front runners of a group of courtiers known for their fondness for entertainment; 1503 scribe in the royal chancellery; 1528 royal secretary; 1511 royal envoy to Masovia; 1519, 1526, 1527 - to Warmia and the Prussian Estates (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 271; ORACKI 1988, p. 220-221)Sambocski ms. Samborski(!) SambocskiSambocski ms. Samborski(!) Jan Zambocki (*ca. 1480 – †1529), royal courtier, from 1527 a paid informer of Duke Albrecht von Hohenzollern at the royal court in Cracow. Together with Ioannes Dantiscus and Mikołaj Nipszyc, he formed the "triumvirate" of friends who were the front runners of a group of courtiers known for their fondness for entertainment; 1503 scribe in the royal chancellery; 1528 royal secretary; 1511 royal envoy to Masovia; 1519, 1526, 1527 - to Warmia and the Prussian Estates (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 271; ORACKI 1988, p. 220-221) scriptas, quibus manu propria illi committit, ut me ex tam longinquo itinere nomine Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae salutaret. Quanto me gaudio hoc affecerit et quantum erubui, dum, quod ex debito facere debui, Dominationem Vestram Reverendissimam fecisse vidi, ipse mihi sum conscius.

Quare iterum iterumque rogo, det delictum fasso clementer veniam. Omnia mihi hic surda et muta, dum non adest Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima, videntur, pluris frigida et quorundam privata negotia, quam quae ad Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriamaiestatem regiamSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria et Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)rempublicam regniPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia) spectant, habentur. Quaecumque a me nomine 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 Castilecesareae 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 aliorumque regum et principum nomine dicta sunt et per signatas instructiones exhibita, una cum litteris ad arbitros reposita dormiunt. Foret itaque summe necessarium, quod Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima adveniret, sine qua hic parum vel nihil, rite, sicut fieri debet, transigitur. Et ego Cracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of PolandhicCracow (Kraków, Cracovia), city in southern Poland, Małopolska, on the Vistula river, from 1038 capital of the Kingdom of Poland sine Dominatione Vestra Reverendissima videor mihi in tumidioribus fluctibus, quam cum essem in Bay of Biscay (Cantabrian Sea), gulf in northeast Atlantic Ocean, in south of the Celtic Sea along the western coast of France from Brest south to the Spanish border, and the northern coast of Spain west to Punta de Estaca de Baresmari HispanoBay of Biscay (Cantabrian Sea), gulf in northeast Atlantic Ocean, in south of the Celtic Sea along the western coast of France from Brest south to the Spanish border, and the northern coast of Spain west to Punta de Estaca de Bares[1], versari, neque reddi adhuc possum certior, quomodo cum plebanatu Gedanensi, quem mihi Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima impetravit, actum est, vel quid mihi, ut in illius possessionem veniam, agendum restet.

Quantum pro ea cura debeam et quas gratias Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae habere conveniret, neque dici neque scribi potest. Hoc enim liquido scio, quod post Deum nulli magis, quam Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae, debeo et debere fatebor, quamdiu aliquid sum. Hinc est, quod nemo hic ardentius adventum Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae, quam ego, praestolatur. Sine Dominatione Vestra Reverendissima in hac aula neque gratiae neque favoris quicquam offendi, immo stipendium equorum mihi ablatum intellexi. Quid mihi inde sperandum sit de solutione expositorum, nam cum ducentis ducatis ex Spain (Hispania)HispaniaSpain (Hispania) usque huc ire non fuit mihi possibile, prudentiae Dominationis Vestrae Reverendissimae relinquo. Nihil aliud cupiens, quam ut illam brevi hic salvam atque incolumem videre liceat. Quod si fieri nequit, saltem pro solita in me gratia, dignetur reverendissimo Andrzej Krzycki (Andreas Cricius) (*1482 – †1537), humanist, neo-Latin poet, diplomat, correspondent of Erasmus of Rotterdam; in 1525 he took part in the negotiations leading to the secularisation of the state of the Teutonic Order; from 1504 Canon of Poznań (from 1511 Scholastic, from 1519 Provost); from 1512 Canon of Cracow, Scholastic of Płock, and secretary to the first wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon, Barbara Zápolya; 1515-1523 royal secretary; 1518-1530 Provost of the Chapter of St. Florian in Cracow; 1522-1525 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1525-1527 Bishop of Poznań; 1527-1535 Bishop of Płock; 1535-1537 Archbishop of Gniezno, Primate of Poland (PSB 15, p.544-549)domino PrzemisliensiAndrzej Krzycki (Andreas Cricius) (*1482 – †1537), humanist, neo-Latin poet, diplomat, correspondent of Erasmus of Rotterdam; in 1525 he took part in the negotiations leading to the secularisation of the state of the Teutonic Order; from 1504 Canon of Poznań (from 1511 Scholastic, from 1519 Provost); from 1512 Canon of Cracow, Scholastic of Płock, and secretary to the first wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon, Barbara Zápolya; 1515-1523 royal secretary; 1518-1530 Provost of the Chapter of St. Florian in Cracow; 1522-1525 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1525-1527 Bishop of Poznań; 1527-1535 Bishop of Płock; 1535-1537 Archbishop of Gniezno, Primate of Poland (PSB 15, p.544-549) scribere, ut ille me sibi commissum et res meas apud Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austriamaiestatem regiamSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria curae habeat. Sponte currenti Dominatio Vestra Reverendissima calcar addet.

Commendo me humiliter Dominationi Vestrae Reverendissimae, ut domino meo clementissimo, quesoque huc superinscribedhuchuc superinscribed veniens, vel si hoc commode fieri nequit, per reverendissimum Andrzej Krzycki (Andreas Cricius) (*1482 – †1537), humanist, neo-Latin poet, diplomat, correspondent of Erasmus of Rotterdam; in 1525 he took part in the negotiations leading to the secularisation of the state of the Teutonic Order; from 1504 Canon of Poznań (from 1511 Scholastic, from 1519 Provost); from 1512 Canon of Cracow, Scholastic of Płock, and secretary to the first wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon, Barbara Zápolya; 1515-1523 royal secretary; 1518-1530 Provost of the Chapter of St. Florian in Cracow; 1522-1525 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1525-1527 Bishop of Poznań; 1527-1535 Bishop of Płock; 1535-1537 Archbishop of Gniezno, Primate of Poland (PSB 15, p.544-549)dominum PrzemisliensemAndrzej Krzycki (Andreas Cricius) (*1482 – †1537), humanist, neo-Latin poet, diplomat, correspondent of Erasmus of Rotterdam; in 1525 he took part in the negotiations leading to the secularisation of the state of the Teutonic Order; from 1504 Canon of Poznań (from 1511 Scholastic, from 1519 Provost); from 1512 Canon of Cracow, Scholastic of Płock, and secretary to the first wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon, Barbara Zápolya; 1515-1523 royal secretary; 1518-1530 Provost of the Chapter of St. Florian in Cracow; 1522-1525 Bishop of Przemyśl; 1525-1527 Bishop of Poznań; 1527-1535 Bishop of Płock; 1535-1537 Archbishop of Gniezno, Primate of Poland (PSB 15, p.544-549) me ex hoc ergastulo aulico in aliquam tandem libertatem asserat.

Enclosure:

Contuli me, ut ex Bergen op Zoom, town in the Low Countries, Duchy of Brabant, 36 km N of Antwerp, today in the NetherlandsBergisBergen op Zoom, town in the Low Countries, Duchy of Brabant, 36 km N of Antwerp, today in the Netherlands scripsi, Mechelen (Malines, Mechlinia), city in the Low Countries, 23 km S of Antwerp, today in BelgiumMechliniamMechelen (Malines, Mechlinia), city in the Low Countries, 23 km S of Antwerp, today in Belgium, ubi serenissima domina Margaret of Austria (*1480 – †1530), 1501-1504 Duchess of Savoy, 1507-1515 and 1519-1530 Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands; daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg and Mary of BurgundyMargarethaMargaret of Austria (*1480 – †1530), 1501-1504 Duchess of Savoy, 1507-1515 and 1519-1530 Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands; daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg and Mary of Burgundy, filia divi olim Maximilian I of Habsburg (*1459 – †1519), from 1486 King of the Romans, actual ruler of the Empire from the death of Frederick III (1493), 1508-1519 Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation; son of Emperor Frederick III and Eleanor of PortugalMax(imiliani) cae(saris)Maximilian I of Habsburg (*1459 – †1519), from 1486 King of the Romans, actual ruler of the Empire from the death of Frederick III (1493), 1508-1519 Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation; son of Emperor Frederick III and Eleanor of Portugal, illarum partium gubernatrix, UUB, H. 155, f. 191v agit, ut viderem et expiscarer, quid ibidem serenissimus 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 Saxonyrex DaciaeChristian 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 tractaret et moliretur. Quo cum venissem, conveni cum reverendissimo Jean Carondelet (*1469 – †1545), statesman, lawyer, close friend of Erasmus of Rotterdam; 1497 Master of Request to Archduke Philip the Handsome; from 1515 member of the council of Charles of Habsburg; from 1518 Chancellor of Castile; from 1519 chief councillor of Duchess Margaret of Austria; 1519-1544 Archbishop of Palermo; 1531-1540 President of the Privy Council of the Netherlands (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 121-122; CE, vol. 1, p. 272-273)domino PanormitanoJean Carondelet (*1469 – †1545), statesman, lawyer, close friend of Erasmus of Rotterdam; 1497 Master of Request to Archduke Philip the Handsome; from 1515 member of the council of Charles of Habsburg; from 1518 Chancellor of Castile; from 1519 chief councillor of Duchess Margaret of Austria; 1519-1544 Archbishop of Palermo; 1531-1540 President of the Privy Council of the Netherlands (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 121-122; CE, vol. 1, p. 272-273) in Aula Ces archiepiscopo, cancellario ibidem, cum quo mihi ante 4 annos Barcelona (Barcinona, Barcino), city in northeastern Spain, CataloniaBarcinonaeBarcelona (Barcinona, Barcino), city in northeastern Spain, Catalonia in aula caes(aris) non vulgaris fuit consuetudo et familiaritas. Hic dum me humanissime excepisset, rogavit, cum eodem tempore, quo 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 Saxonyrex DaciaeChristian 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, illac applicuissem, ut postquam Margaret of Austria (*1480 – †1530), 1501-1504 Duchess of Savoy, 1507-1515 and 1519-1530 Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands; daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg and Mary of Burgundyserenissima dominaMargaret of Austria (*1480 – †1530), 1501-1504 Duchess of Savoy, 1507-1515 and 1519-1530 Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands; daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg and Mary of Burgundy pro me mitteret, non graverer eam accedere. Futurum, quod forsan reginali hidden by binding[nali]nali hidden by binding maiestati de hac temporum statu per me aliquid, quod illius maiestati non foret iniucundum, nuntiaret. Suscepi libens provinciam neque bene fui [...] hidden by binding[...][...] hidden by binding conveniens, cum sciretur, quod ibi agerem, ut illa insalutata abirem. Deductus itaque ad eam et honorifice habitus, plurima eodem Jean Carondelet (*1469 – †1545), statesman, lawyer, close friend of Erasmus of Rotterdam; 1497 Master of Request to Archduke Philip the Handsome; from 1515 member of the council of Charles of Habsburg; from 1518 Chancellor of Castile; from 1519 chief councillor of Duchess Margaret of Austria; 1519-1544 Archbishop of Palermo; 1531-1540 President of the Privy Council of the Netherlands (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 121-122; CE, vol. 1, p. 272-273)domini archiepiscopoJean Carondelet (*1469 – †1545), statesman, lawyer, close friend of Erasmus of Rotterdam; 1497 Master of Request to Archduke Philip the Handsome; from 1515 member of the council of Charles of Habsburg; from 1518 Chancellor of Castile; from 1519 chief councillor of Duchess Margaret of Austria; 1519-1544 Archbishop of Palermo; 1531-1540 President of the Privy Council of the Netherlands (DE VOCHT 1961, p. 121-122; CE, vol. 1, p. 272-273) interprete de regia maiestate quaerebat, et de superinscribeddede superinscribed illa honestissime loquebatur rogavitque, ut quandam commissionem contra Citizens of Gdańsk GdanensesCitizens of Gdańsk , quo firmior 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 Castilecaesaream maiestatemCharles 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 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 Austriaserenissimum dominum nostrumSigismund 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 necessitudo nasci posset, mecum ferrem, et si 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 Saxonyrex DaciaeChristian 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 cuperet, ut eum convenirem, qui etiam fortassis me petiturus esset, ut aliqua in hoc casu 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 Austriaregiae maiestatiSigismund 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 illius nomine referrem, ad quae me benevolum exhibui. Misit deinde pro me duos ex suis nobilibus 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 SaxonyrexChristian 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.

Quibus modis ab 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 SaxonyeoChristian 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 susceptus fueram, et quid mecum alia die, cum me in prandio habuisset, locutus est, longam historiam, quam ne morosior sim, praetereo. Non epistulam exigerent. Quae tamen in summa a me postulavit, haec sunt: In primis ut illum et fraternum illius amorem bonamque vicinitatem 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 commendarem. Et suo nomine 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 Austriamaiestatem regiamSigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria rogarem, ut mutuis foederibus et inscriptionibus secum et cum suis maioribus factis inhaerere velit, et ab illis non declinare. Quod si quid forsan in eis esset omissum, quod desideraretur, offerret se stare cognitioni 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 Castilemaiest(atis) or maiest(ati)maiest(atis)maiest(atis) or maiest(ati) caesareaeCharles 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. Quandoque subditis suis Citizens of Gdańsk GedanensibusCitizens of Gdańsk mandaret, ut iuxta foedera ab omni contra eum et suos subditos hostilitate desisterent, addens multas de pactis ruptis contra Gedanen(ses) querelas. Deditque mihi in scriptis super iis rebus manu sua et Margaret of Austria (*1480 – †1530), 1501-1504 Duchess of Savoy, 1507-1515 and 1519-1530 Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands; daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg and Mary of Burgundyserenissimae dominae MargarethaeMargaret of Austria (*1480 – †1530), 1501-1504 Duchess of Savoy, 1507-1515 and 1519-1530 Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands; daughter of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg and Mary of Burgundy subscriptam cf. Instruction given by Margaret of Austria and Christian II of Oldenburg to Ioannes DANTISCUS, envoy to King Sigismund I Jagiellon, CIDTC IDT 86instructionemcf. Instruction given by Margaret of Austria and Christian II of Oldenburg to Ioannes DANTISCUS, envoy to King Sigismund I Jagiellon, CIDTC IDT 86, quam 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 reddidi.

Venerat Mechelen (Malines, Mechlinia), city in the Low Countries, 23 km S of Antwerp, today in BelgiumillacMechelen (Malines, Mechlinia), city in the Low Countries, 23 km S of Antwerp, today in Belgium Dietrich von Schönberg (*1484 – †1525), fell in the battle of Pavia ; 1515-1524 diplomat and advisor in Grand Master's Albrecht von Hohenzollern service, as his envoy, he held the talks at the imperial, English and Danish courts in order to get help against Poland; in 1517 was negotiating with Moscow for an anti-Polish alliance, in 1524 he entered the service of the French King Francis I (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 99, 117; SACH, p. 239-292; POCIECHA 2, p. 219-221)Theodoricus de SchenbergDietrich von Schönberg (*1484 – †1525), fell in the battle of Pavia ; 1515-1524 diplomat and advisor in Grand Master's Albrecht von Hohenzollern service, as his envoy, he held the talks at the imperial, English and Danish courts in order to get help against Poland; in 1517 was negotiating with Moscow for an anti-Polish alliance, in 1524 he entered the service of the French King Francis I (BORAWSKA 1984, p. 99, 117; SACH, p. 239-292; POCIECHA 2, p. 219-221), qui fuerat in EnglandAngliaEngland cum novis moliminibus, sed ipse diversorium non egrediebatur, ne a me illic agere sciretur, sed per alios negotia sua tractavit, quae tamen omnia in Lier (Lira), city in the Low Countries, 15 km SE of Antwerp, today in BelgiumTiraLier (Lira), city in the Low Countries, 15 km SE of Antwerp, today in Belgium oppido, in quo, quid sicophanta iste moliretur, expectabam, per dominum Remaclus Arduenna (Remacle d' Ardenne) (*ca. 1480 – †1524), poet, ardent adversary of Lutheranism; studied in Louvain and Cologne; secretary to Charles V' Privy Council (CE, vol. 3, p. 140; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 8-9)Romaclum secretariumRemaclus Arduenna (Remacle d' Ardenne) (*ca. 1480 – †1524), poet, ardent adversary of Lutheranism; studied in Louvain and Cologne; secretary to Charles V' Privy Council (CE, vol. 3, p. 140; DE VOCHT 1961, p. 8-9), qui ob hanc solam causam ad me venerat, in notitiam meam sunt deducta, omnia adhuc extrema tentantur, et a sicco pumice aqua superinscribedaquaaqua superinscribed postulatur.

Lier (Lira), city in the Low Countries, 15 km SE of Antwerp, today in BelgiumHincLier (Lira), city in the Low Countries, 15 km SE of Antwerp, today in Belgium emptis rursum equis, ut eo modo, quo exiveram, redirem, per Cologne (Köln, Colonia, Colonia Agrippina), city in western Germany, on the Rhine riverColoniam AgrippinamCologne (Köln, Colonia, Colonia Agrippina), city in western Germany, on the Rhine river usque Leipzig (Lipsia), city in southern Germany, SaxonyLipsiamLeipzig (Lipsia), city in southern Germany, Saxony non sine discriminibus, propter multos praedones, qui hinc inde grassabantur, incolumis perveni. Et cum intellexissem illustrissimum dominum ducem Georg of Saxony der Bärtige (Georg von Wettin) (*1471 – †1539), 1500-1539 Duke of Saxony; 1496-1534 brother-in-law of King Sigismund I Jagiellon, from 1523 father-in-law of Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse, Catholic and protector of the Roman faith in Saxony (NDB, Bd. 6, p. 224-227)Georgium SaxoniaeGeorg of Saxony der Bärtige (Georg von Wettin) (*1471 – †1539), 1500-1539 Duke of Saxony; 1496-1534 brother-in-law of King Sigismund I Jagiellon, from 1523 father-in-law of Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse, Catholic and protector of the Roman faith in Saxony (NDB, Bd. 6, p. 224-227) Nuremberg (Nürnberg, Norimberga), city in Germany, BavariaNurnbergamNuremberg (Nürnberg, Norimberga), city in Germany, Bavaria concessisse, nolui, ut fortassis nimium curiosus Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationLutherumMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation, cum Wittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of LeipzigVitenbergaWittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of Leipzig esset, in propinquo praeterire, quo tamen non sine difficultate pertingere potui. Erant enim fluviorum tantae inundationes, praesertim Elbe, river in central Europe, flowing through Bohemia and Germany into the North SeaAlbisElbe, river in central Europe, flowing through Bohemia and Germany into the North Sea, quae propter Wittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of LeipzigVitenbergamWittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of Leipzig fluit, quod omnes fere segetes in declivioribus locis sunt submersae. Audivi inter eundum multas a rusticis contra Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationLutherumMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation et illius complices diras UUB, H. 155, f. 192r et imprecationes. Sic enim credebatur, quia per totam quadragesimam carnibus usi sunt plerique, quod ob eam rem Deus totam provinciam corriperet. Relictis igitur equis in alia ripa, cimba ad Wittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of LeipzigVitenbergamWittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of Leipzig traieci.

Nunc ego velim, quod mihi coram esse daretur, nam omnia scribi sic non possunt, quae ibi aguntur. Inveni Wittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of LeipzigisticWittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of Leipzig iuvenes aliquot Hebraice, Graece et Latine doctissimos, Philipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557)Philippum MelancthonemPhilipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557) praecipue, qui solidioris litteraturae et doctrinae inter omnes habetur princeps. Philipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557)IuvenisPhilipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557) 26 agens annum profecto et humanissimus et candidissimus. Philipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557)IsPhilipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557) mecum per hoc triduum, quod ibi absumpsi, erat semper. Per illum profectionis meae causas hunc in modum Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationLutheroMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation exposui: Qui non Rome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy SeeRomaeRome (Roma), city in central Italy, on the Tiber river, seat of the Holy See pontificem et Wittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of LeipzigVitenbergaeWittenberg (Vittemberga), city in east-central Germany, Saxony, on the Elbe river, 70 km NE of Leipzig Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationLutherumMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation vidissent, vulgo nihil vidisse crederentur. Unde cuperem Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationillumMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation et videre et alloqui. Et quo omni suspicione conventus iste careret, nihil mihi aliud cum Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationeoMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation esset negotii, quam ut salve et vale dicerem. Non facile a quolibet aditur, me tamen non gravatim admisit. Venique cum Philipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557)MelancthonePhilipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557) ad Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationeumMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation in fine cenae, ad quam sui ordinis quosdam fratres adhibuerat, qui, quia albis tunicis erant induti, sed militarem in modum factis, fratres esse noscebantur, crinibus vero a rusticis nihil differebant. Assurexit et quodammodo perculsus manum dedit et locum sedendi assignavit. Consedimus. Habiti sunt per 4 fere horarum spatium usque in noctem varii de variis rebus inter nos sermones. Inveni virum acutum, doctum, facundum, sed citra maledicentiam, arrogantiam et livorem in Adrian VI (Adriaan Florenszoon Boeyens) (*1459 – †1523), 1522-1523 PopepontificemAdrian VI (Adriaan Florenszoon Boeyens) (*1459 – †1523), 1522-1523 Pope, 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 CastilecaesaremCharles 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 quosdam alios principes, nihil proferentem. Quae si omnia describere velim, dies iste me deficeret et cubicularius, qui istas feret, iam in procinctu est. Unde multa congerenda sunt in compendium. Talem habet Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationLutherusMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation vultum, quales libros edit. Oculos acres et quiddam terrificum micantes or mirantesmicantesmicantes or mirantes ut in obsessis interdum videntur. Simillimos habet 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 Saxonyrex DaciaeChristian 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, neque aliud, credo, quam utrumque sub una atque eadem constellatione natum. Sermone est vehemens, ronchis et cavillis plenus or plenoplenusplenus or pleno. Habitum fert, quo ab aulico dinosci nequit. Cum domum, quam inhabitat, quae prius monasterium fuit, egreditur, ferre habitum The Augustinian Hermits (Ordo Sancti Augustini, Fratres Eremitae Sancti Augustini) suae religionisThe Augustinian Hermits (Ordo Sancti Augustini, Fratres Eremitae Sancti Augustini) dicitur. Consedentes cum Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationeoMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation non locuti sumus solum, verum etiam vinum et cervisiam hilari fronte bibimus, ut ibidem mos est, videturque in omnibus bonus socius. Germanice Ein gutt Gesselle ms. Gestelle(!) GesselleGesselle ms. Gestelle(!) . Vitae sanctimonia, quae de Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationilloMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation apud nos per multos praedicata est, nihil a nobis aliis differt. Fastus in eo manifeste noscitur et magna gloriae arrogantia. In conviciis oblocutionibus cavillis aperte videtur dissolutus. Quis sit aliis in rebus, libri Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationeiusMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation clare eum depingunt. Multae lectionis et scriptionis esse fertur. Iis diebus ex Hebraico libros Moses religious leader, lawgiver, and prophetMoisiMoses religious leader, lawgiver, and prophet in Latinum transfert, in quo opera Philipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557)MelancthonisPhilipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557) plurimum utitur. Qui Philipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557)iuvenisPhilipp Melanchthon (Philipp Schwartzerd) (*1497 – †1560), Lutheran theologian, humanist, Martin Luther's collaborator and friend, author of the Augsburg Confession. He was strongly influenced by Luther, whom he called his spiritual father. In 1519 he was present as a spectator at the disputation of Leipzig between Martin Luther and Johann Eck. He was also in attendance at the Diet of Augsburg (1530) and at the religious colloquy of Worms (1557) inter omnes Germany (Germania, Niemcy)GermaniaeGermany (Germania, Niemcy) doctos mihi maximopere placet, neque cum Martin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German ReformationLutheroMartin Luther (Martinus Lutherus) (*1483 – †1546), theologian, leader and originator of the German Reformation in omnibus sentit, de quibus omnibus coram aliquando, quod vehementer cupio, latius.