AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 38v (b.p.)

Unsern(n) fruntlichn(n) grues mit allerselighet wunsch[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ zuvoran(n). Grosmechtig(e)r h(e)r, gunstig(e)r.

Wir habn(n) negst hidden by binding⌈[st]st hidden by binding⌉ von E(wer) H(erlichkei)t II cf. Jerzy KONOPACKI (von KONOPAT) sr to Ioannes DANTISCUS Mirakowo, 1537-03-03, CIDTC IDL 5554;
Jerzy KONOPACKI (von KONOPAT) sr to Ioannes DANTISCUS Świecie, 1537-03-05, CIDTC IDL 5555⌊brivecf. Jerzy KONOPACKI (von KONOPAT) sr to Ioannes DANTISCUS Mirakowo, 1537-03-03, CIDTC IDL 5554;
Jerzy KONOPACKI (von KONOPAT) sr to Ioannes DANTISCUS Świecie, 1537-03-05, CIDTC IDL 5555⌋ entfang(en), / mit dem leczst(en) die co[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉, daran wir ein sundren wolgefalln(n) gehabt / und E(wer) H(erlichkei)t fast freuntlich dancken(n). / Uns ist ouch fast lieb hidden by binding⌈[b]b hidden by binding⌉ gewest, das E(wer) H(erlichkei)t in gutter gesuntheit, / die wir D[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ selbtigen zu langen zceitn(n) gonnen(n), / widerum(m)b h[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ zu den iren ist komen(n) ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉. / Was den(n) zcim hidden by binding⌈[im]im hidden by binding⌉merman belangt, das in E(wer) H(erlichkei)t aus der burgschafft hidden by binding⌈[t]t hidden by binding⌉ frey gelossen(n) / und mit uns zu gelegner zceit der wegen(n) reden(n) wil, / losse wir gern(n) so bleibn(n). / [...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉ thun E(wer) H(erlichkei)t mit den iren in die gnad Gots befhelen hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉ bittend, die frau wife of Jerzy KONOPACKI Sr ⌊woywodinwife of Jerzy KONOPACKI Sr ⌋ fruntlich in unserm namen hidden by binding⌈[en]en hidden by binding⌉ zu grussen(n). /

Dat(um) aus unserm(m) slosse Löbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌊LobauLöbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌋, den XVI hidden by binding⌈[VI]VI hidden by binding⌉ Martii MD XXXVII.

BCz, 244, p. 283 (t.p.)

Dem marienburgschen und pomerelschen woywod(en) / und den von Thorn(n) superinscribed⌈Dem Georg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377)⌊marienburgschenGeorg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377)⌋ und Jerzy Konopacki Sr (Georg von Konopat) (*ca. 1480 – †1543), brother of Jan Konopacki, Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1512-1516 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1516-1518 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1518-1543 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 13, p. 547-548)⌊pomerelschen woywod(en)Jerzy Konopacki Sr (Georg von Konopat) (*ca. 1480 – †1543), brother of Jan Konopacki, Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1512-1516 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1516-1518 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1518-1543 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 13, p. 547-548)⌋ / und Thorn Town Council ⌊den von Thorn(n)Thorn Town Council ⌋Dem marienburgschen und pomerelschen woywod(en) / und den von Thorn(n) superinscribed⌉.

Unsern(n) etc. / Grosmechtig(e)r etc.

Unser diner, den wir negst von Graudenz (Grudziądz, Graudentium), city in Poland, Voivodeship of Pomerania, on the upper east bank of the Vistula, Graudenz (taking turns with Marienburg (Malbork)) was the venue for the Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌊GraudenczGraudenz (Grudziądz, Graudentium), city in Poland, Voivodeship of Pomerania, on the upper east bank of the Vistula, Graudenz (taking turns with Marienburg (Malbork)) was the venue for the Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia, which were chaired by the bishop of Ermland (Warmia)⌋ an Sigismund I Jagiellon (Zygmunt I) (*1467 – †1548), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1506-1548); Duke of Głogów (Glogau) (1499-1506), Duke of Opava (1501-1506), Governor of Silesia (1504-1506); son of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and Elisabeth of Austria⌊ko(niglich)e m(ajeste)tSigismund 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⌋, u(nsern) a(llergnedigsten) h(e)rn, mit briven der Royal Prussian Estates ⌊h(e)rn lande und stethRoyal Prussian Estates ⌋ gefertiget, / hoth uns dis antwurt uff alles schreiben(n), / wie disse eingelegte copey mit b... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉ inhelt, / mitgebrocht, / doneben uns ouch der hochwirdigst(e) h(e)r Jan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌊bischoff zu KrakoJan Chojeński (*1486 – †1538), 1523 royal secretary, 1526-1537 Grand Secretary; 1531-1535 Bishop of Przemyśl, 1535-1537 Bishop of Płock, 1537-1538 Bishop of Cracow, 1537-1538 Grand Chancellor of the Crown (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 248-249; PSB 3, p. 396-399)⌋, des reichs Polen(n) oberster on the margin⌈Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊Polen(n)Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ obersterPolen(n) oberster on the margin⌉ kanczler, cf. Jan CHOJEŃSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Cracow, 1537-10-23, CIDTC IDL 5629⌊schrifftlichcf. Jan CHOJEŃSKI to Ioannes DANTISCUS Cracow, 1537-10-23, CIDTC IDL 5629⌋ hot angeczeigt / von unsernn preussischen hendlen superinscribed in place of crossed-out das alle unser preussche sachen⌈das alle unser preussche sachen von unsern(n) preussischen hendlen von unsernn preussischen hendlen superinscribed in place of crossed-out das alle unser preussche sachen⌉, wie die clausel / bey der copey konigliches briffs / thuth lauten, / derweg(en) wir ehrdan die czeise an ghet, / weiterer written over n⌈nerer written over n⌉ bescheid von ko(nigliche)m hove ist zu warten(n). Das wirt dergestalt E(wer) H(erlichkei)t, den es [u]nsers rodts on the margin⌈u paper damaged⌈[u]u paper damaged⌉nsers rodts[u]nsers rodts on the margin⌉ zu wissen von noten(n), [E]w(e)r H(erlichkei)t on the margin⌈E paper damaged⌈[E]E paper damaged⌉w(e)r H(erlichkei)t[E]w(e)r H(erlichkei)t on the margin⌉ mitteilen(n), / die wir Gothe in langwerig(e)r gesuntheit thun befelen.

Dat(um) aus written over s⌈susus written over s⌉ unserm(m) slosse Löbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌊LobauLöbau (Lubawa, Lubavia), town in northern Poland, Kulm Land (Ziemia Chełmińska), ca. 67 km E of Graudenz (Grudziądz), the main seat of the bishops of Kulm (Chełmno)⌋, den II Nove(m)br(is) MDXXXVII.

AAWO, AB, D. 68, f. 1 unnumbered after 241

Reverendissimo in Christo Patri et Domino, domino Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌊Iohanni Dei gratia episcopo VarmiensiIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Hans Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), eminent diplomat and humanist in the service of the Jagiellons, neo-Latin poet; 1530-1537 Bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 Bishop of Ermland⌋, domino patrono et benefactori gratioso

AAWO, AB, D. 68, f. 241r

Reverendissime in Christo Pater, dignissime praesul et domine, domine gratiose.

Parata et indefessa morem gerendi studia sunt Vestrae Reverendissimae Paternitati imprimis obsequentissime commenda<n>da.

Non mediocris tandem ingrederetur animo meo laetitia, si Reverendissima Vestra Paternitas bona et prospera frueretur valetudine. Quam longos in annos eadem cum secundis omnium rerum ad vota successibus obvenire ex animo precor.

Reverendissime ac Gratiose Domine.

Non eandem lateat litteras per egre<g>ium et venerabilem dominum Nicolaus Copernicus (Mikołaj Kopernik) (*1473 – †1543), humanist, physician and astronomer, doctor of canon law; nephew of Łukasz Watzenrode, Bishop of Ermland; 1497-1543 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1511-1513, 1520, 1524-1525, 1529 Chancellor of the Ermland Chapter; 1523 General Administrator of the bishopric after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański) (KOPICZKO 2, p. 161; SBKW, p. 123-124)⌊Nicolaum Coper<ni>kNicolaus Copernicus (Mikołaj Kopernik) (*1473 – †1543), humanist, physician and astronomer, doctor of canon law; nephew of Łukasz Watzenrode, Bishop of Ermland; 1497-1543 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1511-1513, 1520, 1524-1525, 1529 Chancellor of the Ermland Chapter; 1523 General Administrator of the bishopric after the death of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański) (KOPICZKO 2, p. 161; SBKW, p. 123-124)⌋, iurium doctorem et canonicum Varmiensem, scriptas mihique al<l>atas me accepisse, ex quibus ad amussim cognovi illius Reverendissimam Dominationem filio meo Rafał Konopacki (Raphael von Konopat) (*ca. 1510 – †ca. 1570), son of Jerzy Konopacki (Georg von Konopat) and Anna Peckau, younger brother of Jan Konopacki, Canon of Ermland; converted to Protestantism in the last years of his life; 1533-1537 courtier of Vice-Chancellor Piotr Tomicki, 1539-1547 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) (nominated in 1537 by Queen Bona Sforza), 1547-1549 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork), 1549-1551 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno), 1551-1570 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg) (SBPN 2, p. 438; NOWOSAD 2014, p. 74-80; SBKW, p. 121; KOPICZKO 2, p. 161)⌊RaphaeliRafał Konopacki (Raphael von Konopat) (*ca. 1510 – †ca. 1570), son of Jerzy Konopacki (Georg von Konopat) and Anna Peckau, younger brother of Jan Konopacki, Canon of Ermland; converted to Protestantism in the last years of his life; 1533-1537 courtier of Vice-Chancellor Piotr Tomicki, 1539-1547 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) (nominated in 1537 by Queen Bona Sforza), 1547-1549 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork), 1549-1551 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno), 1551-1570 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg) (SBPN 2, p. 438; NOWOSAD 2014, p. 74-80; SBKW, p. 121; KOPICZKO 2, p. 161)⌋ canonicatus et praebendae ecclesiae Varmiensis possessionem (quae per obitum bonae memoriae Felix Reich (*ca. 1475 – †1539), secretary to Łukasz Watzenrode, Bishop of Ermland (Warmia), and his chaplain; from 1518 Chancellor to succeeding Bishops of Ermland: Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański) and Mauritius Ferber; 1518-1525 Provost of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; 1526-1539 Canon of Ermland; 1528 Chancellor of the Ermland Chapter; 1529-1532 administrator of the Chapter's estates in Allenstein (Olsztyn), and in 1538 in Tolkemit (Tolkmicko); 1538-1539 Vicar General of the diocese of Ermland, and Custos of Ermland; 1528-1530 envoy of the Ermland Chapter to the Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia (KOPICZKO 2, p. 265-266; BORAWSKA 1984, p. 176-177; SBKW, p. 200-201)⌊Felicis ReychFelix Reich (*ca. 1475 – †1539), secretary to Łukasz Watzenrode, Bishop of Ermland (Warmia), and his chaplain; from 1518 Chancellor to succeeding Bishops of Ermland: Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański) and Mauritius Ferber; 1518-1525 Provost of Guttstadt (Dobre Miasto) Collegiate Chapter; 1526-1539 Canon of Ermland; 1528 Chancellor of the Ermland Chapter; 1529-1532 administrator of the Chapter's estates in Allenstein (Olsztyn), and in 1538 in Tolkemit (Tolkmicko); 1538-1539 Vicar General of the diocese of Ermland, and Custos of Ermland; 1528-1530 envoy of the Ermland Chapter to the Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia (KOPICZKO 2, p. 265-266; BORAWSKA 1984, p. 176-177; SBKW, p. 200-201)⌋ vacabant), duce Deo, obtinuisse idque saltem superest, ut capiat corporalem possesionem. In qua si quid illi, quod absit, sinistri contigerit, Reverendissimam Paternitatem Vestram obsequentissime rogo (intellexi enim semper eandem rebus meis et Rafał Konopacki (Raphael von Konopat) (*ca. 1510 – †ca. 1570), son of Jerzy Konopacki (Georg von Konopat) and Anna Peckau, younger brother of Jan Konopacki, Canon of Ermland; converted to Protestantism in the last years of his life; 1533-1537 courtier of Vice-Chancellor Piotr Tomicki, 1539-1547 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) (nominated in 1537 by Queen Bona Sforza), 1547-1549 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork), 1549-1551 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno), 1551-1570 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg) (SBPN 2, p. 438; NOWOSAD 2014, p. 74-80; SBKW, p. 121; KOPICZKO 2, p. 161)⌊filiiRafał Konopacki (Raphael von Konopat) (*ca. 1510 – †ca. 1570), son of Jerzy Konopacki (Georg von Konopat) and Anna Peckau, younger brother of Jan Konopacki, Canon of Ermland; converted to Protestantism in the last years of his life; 1533-1537 courtier of Vice-Chancellor Piotr Tomicki, 1539-1547 Canon of Ermland (Warmia) (nominated in 1537 by Queen Bona Sforza), 1547-1549 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork), 1549-1551 Chamberlain of Kulm (Chełmno), 1551-1570 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg) (SBPN 2, p. 438; NOWOSAD 2014, p. 74-80; SBKW, p. 121; KOPICZKO 2, p. 161)⌋ mei ex speciali gratia sua favere, eandem et spei anchoram conspicimus), dignetur eodem et gratia, et favore postremo, et auxilio adesse.

Ego eco ms. u(!) ⌈oo ms. u(!) ⌉ntra omni ac indefessa conservandi promptitudine operam navabo quibusvis Vestrae Reverendissimae Paternitati votis officiose inservire ac complacere, obsequiose rogando, ut meam animi ac servitiorum propensitatem ad quaevis optata addictissime gratioseque dignetur accipere sibique de me et de meis certo persuadere nihil nos intermissuros, ubi Vestrae Reverendissimae Paternitati nos acceptos et paratis officiis morigeros commendatosque AAWO, AB, D. 68, f. 241v reddere quiverimus.

Nihil de rebus novis Vestrae Reverendissimae Paternitati significare queo, attend ms. t(!) ⌈dd ms. t(!) ⌉o, quia hic nullo ms. a(!) ⌈oo ms. a(!) ⌉ modo habemus, solum quod iterum atque iterum obsequentissime rogo me totamque familiam gratia sua ac favore prosequi dignetur. Quod paratissimis benefaciendi ac inserviendi officiis stain⌈[iis]iis stain⌉ erga Reverendissimam Paternitatem Vestram studiosissime promereri studebimus a[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉temurque.

Eandem Deo ad longos annos incolumem ac felicem commendantes.

In Świecie (Schwetz), town in north-central Poland, on Vistula river, 24 km SW of Graudenz⌊SweczŚwiecie (Schwetz), town in north-central Poland, on Vistula river, 24 km SW of Graudenz⌋, 20-ma Aprilis anno MDXXXIX.

Vestrae Reverendissimae Paternitati deditissimus Jerzy Konopacki Sr (Georg von Konopat) (*ca. 1480 – †1543), brother of Jan Konopacki, Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1512-1516 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1516-1518 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1518-1543 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 13, p. 547-548)⌊Georgius de ConopathJerzy Konopacki Sr (Georg von Konopat) (*ca. 1480 – †1543), brother of Jan Konopacki, Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1512-1516 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1516-1518 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1518-1543 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 13, p. 547-548)⌋, palatinus Pomerania⌊PomeraniaePomerania⌋ et capitaneus Swecensis

AAWO, AB, D. 7, f. 65r

Unserm(m) fruntlichn(n) grues mit alles gutt(en) entpittung zuvoran. / Gros(mechti)ger her, gunstige(r) freundt. /

Wir haben(n) nicht mugen(n) noch lossen(n) E(wer) H(erlichkei)t zu erinnern(n) / des, wie es negst uff gehaltner Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊tagfartProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ vorbliben(n), / wor mit dem hochwirdigst(en) h(e)rn Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊bischoff von Kulmsee (Chełmża, Culmense), town in northern Poland, Kulm Lake District, between Kulm and Thorn, 1251-1824 the seat of the Kulm bishops, with a cathedral and a collegiate church⌊ChelmKulmsee (Chełmża, Culmense), town in northern Poland, Kulm Lake District, between Kulm and Thorn, 1251-1824 the seat of the Kulm bishops, with a cathedral and a collegiate church⌋ un(n)d vnderkanczlerSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ von(n) superinscribed⌈von(n)von(n) superinscribed⌉ den(n) h(e)rn lande und stet und des loblichen adels wegen superinscribed⌈wegenwegen superinscribed⌉ voreherung gescheen(n) sold. / A written over ...⌈... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉AA written over ...⌉chtens ouch nottig, / das in zceiten(n) darzu gethon wurd, uff das uff zukunfftig(en) tage S(ankt) Stanislai[1] / ane sverheit dissem(m) vor nemen(n) wurd nochgekomen(n) etc. Es ist ouch disse zceit der edle, wolgeborne h(er) Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌊Danczker castellan(n)Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌋ von koniglichem(m) hove im heymczoge bey uns gewesen(n), / der sich uff E(wer) H(erlichkei)t Jerzy Konopacki Jr (Georg von Konopat) (†1566), 1546-1549 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig)⌊son(n)Jerzy Konopacki Jr (Georg von Konopat) (†1566), 1546-1549 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig)⌋ besvert, das er im in dem(m), / was die h(e)rn von(n) landen(n) und steten(n) in vorgangner Provincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌊tagfartProvincial Diet of Royal Prussia ⌋ negst zu 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)⌊MarienburgMarienburg (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)⌋ durch rechtlichn(n) spruch erkant, gewidert und sich das erbeten(n), das solchem(m) decret under des lands sigel ausgang(en) superinscribed⌈ausgang(en)ausgang(en) superinscribed⌉ genczlich entiegen(n) ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉, wie wol uns superinscribed⌈unsuns superinscribed⌉ unser gnedigste frau Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊koniginBona 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⌋, ire m(ajeste)t, cf. Bona Sforza to Ioannes DANTISCUS Vilnius, 1540-11-16, CIDTC IDL 2355⌊geschriben(n)cf. Bona Sforza to Ioannes DANTISCUS Vilnius, 1540-11-16, CIDTC IDL 2355⌋ / befelend, E(wer) H(erlichkei)t Jerzy Konopacki Jr (Georg von Konopat) (†1566), 1546-1549 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig)⌊sonJerzy Konopacki Jr (Georg von Konopat) (†1566), 1546-1549 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig)⌋ nicht abzusthen(n), / so muge wir jo nicht wider das jenige sein superinscribed⌈seinsein superinscribed⌉, das E(wer) H(erlichkei)t nebn(n) andren(n) h(e)rn rethen(n) un(n)d uns [...]eidet on the margin⌈[...] hidden by binding⌈[...][...] hidden by binding⌉eidet[...]eidet on the margin⌉ ein mol haben(n) erkant und aller gerechtigheit un(n)d billicheit noch gesprochen(n). / Und wer unser roth und bitt, / do mit E(wer) H(erlichkei)t mit den(n) h(e)rn land und steten(n) in dem(m) blib, das zu rechte ein mol erkant, / E(wer) H(erlichkei)t wolde iren(n) superinscribed⌈wolde iren(n)wolde iren(n) superinscribed⌉ Jerzy Konopacki Jr (Georg von Konopat) (†1566), 1546-1549 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig)⌊sonJerzy Konopacki Jr (Georg von Konopat) (†1566), 1546-1549 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig)⌋ do von(n) zu wend(en), das E(wer) H(erlichkei)t und dem(m) ganczen(n) Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊landRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ widrig ist, / solchs superinscribed in place of crossed-out das⌈das solchs solchs superinscribed in place of crossed-out das⌉ wir mher zum meist(en) teil E(wer) H(erlichkei)t und der nochkomend(en) / aus sonderer freuntschafft, die wir zu E(wer) H(erlichkei)t tragen(n), / zu gut, / dan er keiner andrer ursach halben(n), / vortrawter weis zu schreiben(n) nicht habn(n) mug(en) nachlassen(n). Wor wir aber sonst E(wer) H(erlichkei)t Jerzy Konopacki Jr (Georg von Konopat) (†1566), 1546-1549 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig)⌊son(n)Jerzy Konopacki Jr (Georg von Konopat) (†1566), 1546-1549 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig)⌋ vil nucz und ehr / ane dis Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊landsRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ und des Inhabitants of Royal Prussia ⌊eynwonern(n)Inhabitants of Royal Prussia ⌋ schad(en), / den zuvorhuten(n) E(wer) H(erlichkei)t nebn(n) andren(n) h(e)rn und uns vorpflicht, / wissen zu thun und mit der that auszurichten(n), / sein wir genczlich geneigt und geflissen(n), / welchs wir der gestalt trewhercziger meynung E(wer) H(erlichkei)t, / die wir Gote in sein(n) gnad befhelen(n), / nicht habn(n) mug(en) vorhalt(en) / bittend, uns in alter zcwischen(n) uns erwachssner freuntschafft zu beantwurten(n).

Dat(um) a(us) u(nserm) s(chlosse) Heilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌊HeilsbergHeilsberg (Lidzbark Warmiński, Heilsberga), town in Ermland (Warmia), the main seat of the bishops of Ermland⌋, den XXVIII Nove(m)br(is) MDXL.

[1] May 8

BCz, 245, p. 239

Unsern(n) freuntlichn(n) grues mit aller seligheit wunschung zuvoran(n). / Gros(mech)tiger h(e)r, gunstiger(r).

Aus E(wer) H(erlichkei)t freuntlich cf. Jan KONOPACKI Sr to Ioannes DANTISCUS Świecie, 1540-12-22, CIDTC IDL 6745, letter lost⌊antwurtcf. Jan KONOPACKI Sr to Ioannes DANTISCUS Świecie, 1540-12-22, CIDTC IDL 6745, letter lost⌋, dat(um) Świecie (Schwetz), town in north-central Poland, on Vistula river, 24 km SW of Graudenz⌊SwieczeŚwiecie (Schwetz), town in north-central Poland, on Vistula river, 24 km SW of Graudenz⌋ den donnerstag noch s(ancti) Thomae[1], / das wir disses monts den XIII tag entfang(en), / hab wir gern(n) vornomen(n), / wie E(wer) H(erlichkei)t die sache mit dem(m) loblichen(n) adel des orts von weg(en) des h(e)rn Samuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌊underkanczlersSamuel Maciejowski (*1499 – †1550), humanist and diplomat, one of the most trusted advisors to King Sigismund I and then to his son Sigismund II Augustus; from 1521 Canon of the Collegiate Chapter in Sandomierz, and from 1530 in Kielce; from 1531 Canon of Gniezno; from 1532 or 1533 to 1537 royal secretary (previously scribe at the royal chancellery); 1537-1539 Grand Secretary; 1539-1547 Crown Vice-Chancellor; 1539-1541 Bishop of Chełm; 1541-1545 Bishop of Płock; 1545-1550 Bishop of Cracow; 1547-1550 Crown Grand Chancellor; in 1532 royal envoy to Rome; in 1534 and 1538 royal envoy to the local diets (WYCZAŃSKI 1990, p. 257-258; Urzędnicy 10, p. 184; PSB 19 Machowski - Maria Kazimiera, p. 64-69)⌋ / angestelt. / Ist uns ouch fast lieb gewest, / das E(wer) H(erlichkei)t unser(r) vortraulich schreiben(n) des h(e)rn Achatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌊danczker castellanAchatius von Zehmen (Achacy Cema) (*ca. 1485 – †1565), 1517-1531 Chamberlain of Pomerania, 1531-1546 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig), 1545-1546 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno), 1546-1565 Voivode of Marienburg (Malbork) (SBPN 1, p. 194-195; ORACKI 1984, p. 38-39; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 198; PSB 4, p. 325-326)⌋ / und E(wer) H(erlichkei)t Jerzy Konopacki Jr (Georg von Konopat) (†1566), 1546-1549 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig)⌊sonsJerzy Konopacki Jr (Georg von Konopat) (†1566), 1546-1549 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig)⌋ halbn(n) nicht ist zu widren(n) gewesen(n), / welchs in worheit nicht anders dan gutter(r) meynung und in alter freuntlicher(r) zuversicht ist ausgang(en). Wir woltn(n) io gern(n), / das es E(wer) H(erlichkei)t und den(n) iren(n) allenhalben(n) wol und richtig in aller(r) Inhabitants of Royal Prussia ⌊disser lande einwonerInhabitants of Royal Prussia ⌋ gunst zustunde und erginge / etc. Das aber E(wer) H(erlichkei)t begert von(n) uns zu wissen, / die weil unser g(nedig)ste fraw die Bona Sforza (*1494 – †1557), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania (1518-1557); the second wife of Sigismund I Jagiellon; Duchess of Bari and Rossano; daughter of Gian Galeazzo Sforza of Milan and Isabella of Aragon⌊koniginBona 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⌋ ir m(ajeste)t uns befholen(n), Ew(e)r H(erlichkei)t text damaged⌈[H(erlichkei)t]H(erlichkei)t text damaged⌉ szone nicht abzusthen(n), / ab die sache widerum(m)b hie ins Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊landRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ vorwisen(n), / ist nicht gescheen(n). / Das koniglich decret on the margin in place of crossed-out Sunst⌈Sunst Das koniglich decret Das koniglich decret on the margin in place of crossed-out Sunst⌉ aber(r) bringt mit, / so sich imant besvert furdert, der muge superinscribed⌈der mugeder muge superinscribed⌉ in gemeiner(r) des Poland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌊ReichsPoland (Kingdom of Poland, Polonia)⌋ Royal Council of Poland ⌊tagfartRoyal Council of Poland ⌋ / weiter anzuhalten(n), / das nicht wirt nochbleibn(n). Es werd(en) ouch hyrinne[2] die h(e)rn Royal Prussian Estates ⌊land und written over s⌈sdd written over s⌉ stetheRoyal Prussian Estates ⌋ zu thun haben(n), / nemlich so es die kleinen(n) steth alle ... illegible⌈...... illegible⌉, ouch das gancze Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊landRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ angeth, / solde die Vistula (Wisła), river in Poland⌊WeisselVistula (Wisła), river in Poland⌋ idermeniglich frey sein, / ausgeslossen die vom Stuhm (Sztum), city in north-central Poland, Pomerania, 13 km S of Marienburg⌊SthumStuhm (Sztum), city in north-central Poland, Pomerania, 13 km S of Marienburg⌋. / Wer mochte solchs billigen / oder superinscribed in place of crossed-out und⌈und oder oder superinscribed in place of crossed-out und⌉ recht achten(n). Dis hab wir in alter zcwischen uns erwachsner freuntlicheit trewhercziger(r) meynung / E(wer) H(erlichkei)t, / die wir durch dissen edlen unsernn superinscribed in place of crossed-out uns⌈uns unsern(n) unsernn superinscribed in place of crossed-out uns⌉ libn(n), besondren(n) Mikołaj Płotowski (†after 1548-07-27), royal courtier and owner of estates in Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy Wiślane); burgrave of Seeburg (Zybork, today Jeziorany) (AT 18, p. 229)⌊Niklos PlotowskyMikołaj Płotowski (†after 1548-07-27), royal courtier and owner of estates in Vistula Lowlands (Żuławy Wiślane); burgrave of Seeburg (Zybork, today Jeziorany) (AT 18, p. 229)⌋ thun besuchen, / und der vil glukseliger(r) zceit mit al den iren(n) wunschen(n), / nicht mug(en) zu antwurtte on the margin⌈zu antwurttezu antwurtte on the margin⌉ verhaltn(n).

Dat(um) Allenstein (Olsztyn), city on the Łyna river in southern Ermland (Warmia), Allenstein castle was the seat of the administrator of the Ermland Chapter estate⌊AllensteinAllenstein (Olsztyn), city on the Łyna river in southern Ermland (Warmia), Allenstein castle was the seat of the administrator of the Ermland Chapter estate⌋, den XXIII Ianuarii MDXLI.

[1] December 21

[2] there is one superfluent arm in hyrinne

AAWO, AB, D.7, f. 95v

Nos Ioannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), diplomat, neo-Latin poet and traveller; 1504 royal scribe; 1507 referendary for Prussian affairs at the court of Sigismund Jagiellon; 1508-1513 royal envoy to Prussian towns and to the Prussian assemblies; 1515 secretary of the Polish legation at the imperial court; in 1516-1532 envoy in the service of the king of Poland Sigismund Jagiellon and emperors Maximilian and Charles V of Habsburg; 1529 Kulm canon; 1530-1537 bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 bishop of Ermland⌊Ioannes Dei gratia VarmiensisIoannes Dantiscus (Johannes von Höfen, Ioannes de Curiis, Jan Dantyszek, Johannes Flachsbinder) (*1485 – †1548), diplomat, neo-Latin poet and traveller; 1504 royal scribe; 1507 referendary for Prussian affairs at the court of Sigismund Jagiellon; 1508-1513 royal envoy to Prussian towns and to the Prussian assemblies; 1515 secretary of the Polish legation at the imperial court; in 1516-1532 envoy in the service of the king of Poland Sigismund Jagiellon and emperors Maximilian and Charles V of Habsburg; 1529 Kulm canon; 1530-1537 bishop of Kulm; 1537-1548 bishop of Ermland⌋ Tiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), in 1519 ennobled by King Sigismund I; 1504-1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516-1527, 1533-1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523-1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537-1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549-1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984, passim)⌊Tidemannus CulmensisTiedemann Giese (Tidemannus Gisius) (*1480 – †1550), in 1519 ennobled by King Sigismund I; 1504-1538 Canon of Ermland (Warmia); 1516-1527, 1533-1537 Judicial Vicar and Vicar General of Ermland; 1523-1538 Custos of Ermland; 1537-1549 Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1549-1550 Bishop of Ermland (BORAWSKA 1984, passim)⌋ Johann von Lusian (Jan Luzjański) (*before 1470 – †1551), brother of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Bishop of Ermland (Warmia); 1514-1551 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1520-1525 Burgrave of Rössel (Reszel) (PSB 18, p. 166-167)⌊Ioannes de LusianJohann von Lusian (Jan Luzjański) (*before 1470 – †1551), brother of Fabian von Lusian (Luzjański), Bishop of Ermland (Warmia); 1514-1551 Voivode of Kulm (Chełmno); 1520-1525 Burgrave of Rössel (Reszel) (PSB 18, p. 166-167)⌋ Culmensis et in Rheden (Radzyn), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 15 km SE of Graudenz (Grudziądz), today Radzyń Chełmiński⌊RedenRheden (Radzyn), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 15 km SE of Graudenz (Grudziądz), today Radzyń Chełmiński⌋ Georg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377)⌊Georgius a BaysenGeorg von Baysen (Jerzy Bażyński) (*1469 – †1546), 1503-1512 Chamberlain of Marienburg (Malbork); 1512-1546 Voivode of Marienburg (PSB 1, p. 377)⌋ Marienburgensis in Mewe (Meva, Gniew), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 27 km SW of Marienburg (Malbork)⌊MeweMewe (Meva, Gniew), town in northern Poland, Pomerania, 27 km SW of Marienburg (Malbork)⌋ Jerzy Konopacki Sr (Georg von Konopat) (*ca. 1480 – †1543), brother of Jan Konopacki, Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1512-1516 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1516-1518 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1518-1543 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 13, p. 547-548)⌊Georgius a CanopatJerzy Konopacki Sr (Georg von Konopat) (*ca. 1480 – †1543), brother of Jan Konopacki, Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno); 1512-1516 Chamberlain of Pomerania; 1516-1518 Castellan of Gdańsk (Danzig); 1518-1543 Voivode of Pomerania (PSB 13, p. 547-548)⌋ Pomerania⌊PomeraniaePomerania⌋ in Świecie (Schwetz), town in north-central Poland, on Vistula river, 24 km SW of Graudenz⌊Swecz[...] leaf deeply bound⌈[...][...] leaf deeply bound⌉Świecie (Schwetz), town in north-central Poland, on Vistula river, 24 km SW of Graudenz⌋ palatini et capitanei Mikołaj Działyński (Nikolaus von Dzialin) (†1545), from 1507 royal courtier; 1510-1528 Chamberlain of Dobrzyń; 1528-1544 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1544-1545 Voivode of Pomerania; Starosta of Bratian, Strasburg in Preussen (Brodnica), and Dobrzyń (PSB 6, p. 92-94; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 204)⌊Nicolaus a DzyalinMikołaj Działyński (Nikolaus von Dzialin) (†1545), from 1507 royal courtier; 1510-1528 Chamberlain of Dobrzyń; 1528-1544 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1544-1545 Voivode of Pomerania; Starosta of Bratian, Strasburg in Preussen (Brodnica), and Dobrzyń (PSB 6, p. 92-94; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 204)⌋ Culmensis castellanus capitaneus in Bratian, castle on the left bank of the Drwęca river in the Kulm region, 2 km N of Nowe Miasto Lubawskie, castle built by the Teutonic Knights in 1343-1359, fell in disrepair in 19th century; today a village⌊BratianBratian, castle on the left bank of the Drwęca river in the Kulm region, 2 km N of Nowe Miasto Lubawskie, castle built by the Teutonic Knights in 1343-1359, fell in disrepair in 19th century; today a village⌋ significamus horum tenore vobis Generoso et Nobilibus Domino Stanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌊Stanislao KostkaStanisław Kostka (*1487 – †1555), as a leader of the so-called nobles' party active in Royal Prussia since 1536, Kostka stood in opposition to most of the members of the Council of Royal Prussia, who wanted to maintain the autonomy of the province and a "balance of power" in terms of governance. The tension between the Prussian Subtreasurer and the Council had been increasing since the Diet in Graudenz (Grudziądz) in 1533. Kostka, connected with the royal court since his youth, was sent to Graudenz as the King's deputy and, contrary to custom, decided to take part in the proceedings. In response to such a step, the Council members stopped the meeting. Kostka accused them of hostility towards the Poles and intervened on this matter at the court. In the absence of the then Bishop of Ermland (Mauritius Ferber) it was Dantiscus who chaired the Graudenz Diet. The incident badly harmed his future relationships with Kostka; 1531-1555 Treasurer of the Prussian lands and Treasurer of Marienburg (Malbork); 1544-1545 Castellan of Elbing (Elbląg), 1545-1546 Castellan of Kulm (Chełmno); 1546-1549 Vice-Voivode of Kulm; 1546-1551 Voivode of Pomerania; 1551-1555 Voivode of Kulm (PSB 14, p. 356; Urzędnicy 5/2, p. 216; MAŁŁEK 1976, p. 119-123)⌋ terrarum Marienburgensi et terrarum Royal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌊PrussiaeRoyal Prussia (Prussia Regalis), region, part of Prussia annexed to the Kingdom of Poland in 1466 under the provisions of the Second Peace of Thorn⌋ thesaurario Mikołaj Szczawiński (Mikołaj Sczawiński) (†1569), starosta of Mirachowo (SGKP 6, p. 489)⌊Nicolaoque SchzawinskiMikołaj Szczawiński (Mikołaj Sczawiński) (†1569), starosta of Mirachowo (SGKP 6, p. 489)⌋ nobilis olim Stanisław Szczawiński (Stanisław Sczawiński), father of Mikołaj⌊Stanislai SchzawinskiStanisław Szczawiński (Stanisław Sczawiński), father of Mikołaj⌋ filio, quod ad nos delata est nomine famatorum dominorum Thorn Town Council ⌊praeconsulum et consulum civitatis ThoronensisThorn Town Council ⌋ nomine superinscribed⌈nominenomine superinscribed⌉ 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⌊serenissimae regiae maiestatisSigismund 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⌋ domini nostri clementissimi commissio, cuius tenor sequitur et est talis:

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