Brothers Berens. A contribution to the history of Polish Lutheranism in the 17th century
Brothers Berens. A contribution to the history of Polish Lutheranism in the 17th century
Author(s): Marek WAGNERSubject(s): History, Military history, Political history, Modern Age, 17th Century
Published by: Instytut Historii UwS
Keywords: Berens; family; the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth; Polish Lutheranism
Summary/Abstract: The Lutheran family of Berens (Behrens) came from Denmark, probably had peasant or bourgeois roots, while in the 16th century its members lived in the area of Ducal Prussia. In the mid-17th century, four brothers were identified – Jan, Jakub, Jerzy, also Paweł, who served in the army of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and who, thanks to their own abilities and royal protection, reached high military levels.
Journal: Historia i Świat
- Issue Year: 2018
- Issue No: 7
- Page Range: 195-198
- Page Count: 4
- Language: English