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John III of the Palatinate

Heidelberg, 16 May 1488 – 13 Feb 1538

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Facts and their sources

  • Born16 May 1488, Heidelbergnot verified1 source
  • Titlediocesan administratoror diocesan bishop, 1507 · Roman Catholic Bishop of Regensburgnot verified1 source
  • TitleRoman Catholic Bishop of Regensburgor diocesan bishop, 1507 · diocesan administratornot verified1 source
  • Titlediocesan bishop, 1507or diocesan administrator · Roman Catholic Bishop of Regensburgnot verified1 source
  • Died13 Feb 1538not verified1 source
  • MotherMargaret of Bavaria, Electress Palatinenot verified1 source
  • FatherPhilip, Elector Palatinenot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 16 May 1488

    Born in Heidelberg

  2. 1507

    Diocesan bishop

  3. 13 Feb 1538

    Dies, aged 49

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During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Heidelberg.

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The 1480s · John III is born in Heidelberg

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.

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.