Johannes Dantiscus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Johannes Dantiscus

16th-century bishop and author

Date of Birth: 01-Oct-1485

Place of Birth: Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

Date of Death: 27-Oct-1548

Profession: poet, diplomat, Catholic priest

Nationality: Poland

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Johannes Dantiscus, (German: Johann(es) von Höfen-Flachsbinder; Polish: Jan Dantyszek; 1 October 1485 – 27 October 1548) was prince-bishop of Warmia and Bishop of Chelmno (Culm).
In recognition of his diplomatic services for Polish kings, the bishop and poet is also known as the "Father of Polish Diplomacy." Johannes Dantiscus' personal seal, a depiction located at Stanford University Libraries, identifies him as Ioannes De Curiis, Pruss.
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