Ťažkosti uhorského študenta vo Wittenbergu. Štúdium Petra Türka z Levoče v rokoch 1578 až 1583
The Troubles of a Hungarian Student in Wittenberg : The Studies of Peter Türk of Levoča (1578 – 1583)

Summary/Abstract: The study is based on the correspondence of Peter Türk from 1579–1585, preserved in the Spiš Archive in Levoča, which provides an authentic insight into the everyday life of a Hungarian student in the late 16th century. The letters trace Türk’s path from obtaining a scholarship in 1577, through his studies in Wittenberg, to his return to Levoča and his subsequent ecclesiastical career. They reveal the cru¬cial role of the Thurzó testamentary foundation, through which the town of Levoča supported students abroad, as well as the persistent financial difficulties they faced, including high living costs and chronic lack of funds. Türk also critically assessed the declining conditions at the University of Witten¬berg, marked by confessional conflicts and institutional instability. His correspon¬dence reflects not only material hardship but also personal and professional uncer¬tainty. After returning home, he encountered limited career opportunities, which ultimately led him to accept positions outside Levoča. The study highlights academic peregrination as a key educational practice while illus¬trating the broader social, financial, and existential challenges faced by early modern students.

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