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George of the Palatinate

Heidelberg, 19 Feb 1486 – Kislau Castle, 7 Oct 1529

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Facts and their sources

  • Born19 Feb 1486, Heidelbergnot verified1 source
  • Titlebishopor Roman Catholic Bishop of Speyer, 1513not verified1 source
  • TitleRoman Catholic Bishop of Speyer, 1513or bishopnot verified1 source
  • Died7 Oct 1529, Kislau Castlenot verified1 source
  • MotherMargaret of Bavaria, Electress Palatinenot verified1 source
  • FatherPhilip, Elector Palatinenot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 19 Feb 1486

    Born in Heidelberg

  2. 1513

    Roman Catholic Bishop of Speyer

  3. 7 Oct 1529

    Dies in Kislau Castle, aged 43

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During his lifetime

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The 1480s · George 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.