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Ruprecht of the Palatinate

Heidelberg, 23 May 1481 – Landshut, 30 Aug 1504

10 facts2 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born23 May 1481, Heidelbergnot verified1 source
  • Titlediocesan administratoror diocesan bishop, 1495–1498not verified1 source
  • Titlediocesan bishop, 1495–1498or diocesan administratornot verified1 source
  • Died30 Aug 1504, Landshutnot verified1 source
  • MotherMargaret of Bavaria, Electress Palatinenot verified1 source
  • FatherPhilip, Elector Palatinenot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 23 May 1481

    Born in Heidelberg

  2. 1495–1498

    Diocesan bishop

  3. 30 Aug 1504

    Dies in Landshut, aged 23

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During his lifetime

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The 1480s · Ruprecht is born in Heidelberg

News and letters

Local Courier Compensation

Local messengers, known as Amtsboten, were responsible for regional deliveries and were often compensated simply with food and beer.

News and letters

Long-Distance Messenger Travel

Saxon court messengers could travel 183 Saxon miles, approximately 1500 kilometers, on horseback to deliver letters and were paid 8 pence per mile plus expenses.