BARTHOLOMEW SASTROW BEING THE MEMOIRS OF A GERMAN BURGOMASTER
By:Bartholomaus Sastrow Published By:Double9 Books
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BARTHOLOMEW SASTROW BEING THE MEMOIRS OF A GERMAN BURGOMASTER
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Bartholomäus Sastrow's autobiographical work, "Bartolomeus Sastrow: The Younger Years," provides a charming glimpse into the existence of this sixteenth-century German service provider and diplomat. Authored via Bartholomäus Sastrow himself, the narrative unfolds towards the backdrop of a tumultuous generation marked by political and spiritual upheaval. Born in 1520, Sastrow's chronicle traces his early years in Stralsund, his educational interests, and the challenges he faced amid the religious conflicts of the Reformation. The narrative is rich in element, imparting vibrant money owed of Sastrow's reports, travels, and encounters with exquisite figures of his time. Sastrow's life takes unexpected turns as he navigates the complexities of political alliances and religious alterations. His journey unfolds throughout Europe, from the Hanseatic League to the courts of numerous rulers, presenting readers with a firsthand account of the social, political, and non-secular dynamics that formed the Renaissance length. "Bartolomeus Sastrow: The Younger Years" stands as a valuable historical file, imparting now not handiest a personal narrative however additionally insights into the broader socio-political panorama of sixteenth-century Europe. Sastrow's meticulous storytelling, coupled together with his reflections at the demanding situations and triumphs of his time, makes this work an engaging and enlightening read for those inquisitive about the intricacies of Renaissance history.
Bartholomäus Sastrow, also known as Bartholomew, was a German official, notary, and mayor of Stralsund who lived from August 21, 1520, until February 7, 1603. Written in 1595 at the age of seventy-five, he left behind an autobiography that is significant both historically and culturally. At Greifswald's Lange Straße 54, there is a plaque designating the location of his birth. The son of merchant Nicolaus Sastrow (born 1488) and his wife Anna Schmiterlow, a niece of Stralsund mayor Nikolaus Smiterlow, Bartholomäus Sastrow was born in Greifswald. Prior to relocating to Greifswald in 1487, his grandfather Hans Sastrow (murdered in 1494) worked as a tenant farmer in Quilow. Three of eight children, Sastrow's mother and four younger sisters perished in an epidemic in 1549–1550. The only other long-living family members were him, his oldest sister Anna (1516–1594), who was married to Greifswald Mayor Peter Frubose, and their brother Karsten, also known as Christian (1530–1580). At the age of 29 or 30, Johannes, his older brother, passed away. He went on to become a lawyer, provost, and poet. About 1523, his father Nicolaus was compelled to leave Greifswald after killing a well-respected man in a dispute.
