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Early Modern Diplomacy Dec 13, 2024

#emdiplomat of the day: David Lauck (1528-1590)

David Lauck is a prime example for a scholarly councillor, a new type of political actor who was increasingly encountered in diplomacy and assisted the noble advisor of the prince. This development accompanied the emergence of the #earlymodern state and the establishment of permanent central authorities being established at European #courts during the 16th century. (1/4)

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Lauck graduated from the #university of #Marburg in 1548. He started his career as a scribe and interpreter for the French #envoy in Marburg. However, after a few years he continued his studies abroad in #Paris, #Bourges, #Bologna and #Padua. In 1559 where he had acquired a doctorate both in civil and church law from the university of Bourges. Thereafter, he entered into the service of Philipp, landgrave of #Hesse, and worked at the Hessian Supreme court (#Hofgericht). After the death of his master Lauck became a councillor in the chancery of Philipp’s son Louis of Hesse-Marburg. (2/4)

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During his employment as councillor, he also was sent on diplomatic missions. In addition to commissions that led him to neighbouring Imperial cities and duchies, he also was appointed envoy to the #Emperor in #Vienna and #Prague in 1577 and 1585 respectively. Moreover, he attended the Imperial Diets in #Regensburg and #Augsburg in 1576 and 1582 where he both times signed the final act, the so called #Reichsabschied, on behalf of the landgrave of Hesse-Marburg. (3/4)

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We are well informed on Lauck’s journey to #Augsburg and his stay and activities at the #ImperialDiet in 1582 due to his diary, a unique source which provides insights not only in traveling activities as well as the work and duties of a princely representative at a diet. Moreover, we can take part of Lauck’s every day-life, thinking and perception of the world. For more information see:

Maximilian Lanzinner, Warten auf den Reichstag. Lebenswelt und politische Kommunikation des hessischen Gesandten Dr. David Lauck im Jahr 1582, in: Michael Rohrschneider / Arno Strohmeyer, Hg., Bayern – Heiliges Römisches Reich – Friedensstiftung. Ausgewählte Abhandlungen zur frühneuzeitlichen Geschichte, Münster 2023, 283–310. (4/4)

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