Administrative History | Georg Major (1502 - 1574), also Georg Meier: German Lutheran theologist Jan Laski 1499 - 1560, Polish Calvinist reformer. First superintendent of the Strangers' Church in London. Also known in English as John Laski, Latin Johannes à Lasco |
Description | Though he has nothing to write about he sends this letter as John Hales is returning to England. Major has dedicated books to the Queen and Archbishop of Canterbury [Thomas Cranmer] and learns that these have been acceptable. [Abstract by James D. George]
John Hales (1516 - 1572) was an English author and administrator who lived in Germany during the reign of Queen Mary and was friendly with German reformers.
Autograph letter, addressed to: Reverendo et illustrii domino, Domino Iohanni à Lasco, Baroni Poloniae Superintendenti Ecclestiae peregrinorum Londini (The reverend and illustrious lord, Lord Jan Laski, Baron of Poland, Superintendent of the Strangers' Church in London) |