Back to photostream

Nicolaus Copernicus

Olsztyn

 

During 1516–21, Copernicus resided at Olsztyn Castle as economic administrator of Warmia. While there, he wrote a manuscript, Locationes mansorum desertorum (Locations of Deserted Fiefs), with a view to populating those fiefs with industrious farmers and so bolstering the economy of Warmia. When Olsztyn was besieged by the Teutonic Knights during the Polish–Teutonic War (1519–21), Copernicus directed the defense of Olsztyn and Warmia by Royal Polish forces. He also represented the Polish side in the ensuing peace negotiations.

910 views
4 faves
19 comments
Uploaded on October 24, 2010
Taken on October 23, 2010