Lucas Watzenrode

Lucas Watzenrode

Lucas Watzenrode the Younger (sometimes Watzelrode and Waisselrod; German: Lucas Watzenrode der Jüngere; Polish: Łukasz Watzenrode; Thorn, 30 October 1447 – 29 March 1512, Thorn) was Prince-Bishop of Warmia (Ermeland) and patron to his nephew, astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

Read more about Lucas Watzenrode:  Early Life, Historic Background, Bishop, Family

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