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Lucas Watzenrode

1447–1512 · 15th century · Also known as Lucas Watzenrode the Younger

Lucas Watzenrode was prince-bishop of Warmia from 1489 until his death, a powerful figure in Royal Prussia who defended his see's autonomy against both the Teutonic Order and the Polish crown. He was the uncle and patron of Nicolaus Copernicus, whom he brought into the cathedral chapter at Frombork, where Copernicus later developed his heliocentric theory.

Lucas Watzenrode
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Prince-Bishopric of Warmia

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