In 1468 Cardinal Matthew Lang was born at Augsburg.
In 1494 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 26] became secretary to Maximilian Habsburg I Holy Roman Emperor [aged 34].
In 1498 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 30] was given the title "von Wellenburg".
In 1500 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 32] became Provost of Augsburg Cathedral, and shortly after also of that of Constance.
In 1501 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 33] was appointed Imperial Councillor.
In 1503 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 35] was appointed coadjutor of Gurk.
On 5th October 1505 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 37] was appointed Prince-Bishop of Gurk. He never visisted his diocese whilst Prince-Bishop to 11th March 1522.
In 1508 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 40] was appointed Chancellor.
On 10th March 1511 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 43] was appointed Cardinal by Pope Julius II although he remained "in petto" until 24th November 1512.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 3rd December 1512 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 44] joined the Lateran Council.
11th January 1513. Ferdinand King of Aragon [aged 60] to Pedro De UREA, his Ambassador at the Imperial Court.
Shows that the treaty which the Cardinal of Gurk [aged 45] has, with the consent of Urea and Vich, concluded at Rome, by excluding the Venetians, undoes all that has been done against France. Henceforth they must make no binding declaration without consulting Ferdinand. Had the English followed his plan they would now be masters of Guienne; and, like them, the Emperor has now hindered the accomplishment of his own wishes and made France stronger. Takes this as a command from God for Christian princes to unite in reforming the Church, and has therefore devised the measures explained in instructions sent by Beltrian. Gurk is to be shown the instructions, but not this letter. If the King of France [aged 50] offers Madame Renée [aged 2] as security, or offers to put fortresses in trust of third persons, Urea shall point out to the Emperor how little these offers are to be trusted. The marriage of Prince Charles [aged 12] with the King of England's [aged 21] sister [aged 16] must not be broken off; or France will gain the King of England, to the detriment of Spain and the House of Burgundy. Another essential condition is that all acts of the schismatical Council be annulled. Is glad to hear of the meeting between the Emperor and the King of England, whose alliance is both the guarantee that France will keep peace if concluded and the most valuable support in case of war.
13th January 1513. Richard Jerningham to Henry VIII. Betwixt this and Candlemas trusts to despatch his business here and next day to leave Milan for Ysbrokk. Has been able to raise only 500 Almain rivets. Jerome Fryskeball's factor and John Antoyn de Lumbard had bought all they could get before Jerningham arrived. The Spaniards do the same. The Duke raises 500 spears. Has made a bargain at Milan for 5,000 rivets. Will thus save his Grace 1,£000 under the price they could be had at in England. Had written of the Duke's entry into Milan. 29 Dec. He was accompanied by the Cardinal of the Swiss [of Sion], the Bishop of Gurk [aged 45], the Viceroy of Spain, and the Swiss ambassadors. The last had promised that the keys should be delivered to him in the name of the Pope, and Emperor, the King of Aragon and the Swiss; but the Swiss would not consent. After much dispute that honor was reserved for the Swiss. The castles of Milan, Crema, and Genoa hold to the French. The Spaniards took on the 5th, from the Baron of Byarne, the castle of Trasse. The great and increasing army of the Venetians is mistrusted here, as it is rumoured that the French King and Venetians have made an agreement. Spoke with the Duke and the Viceroy, who say this rumour is not yet con-confirmed. Milan, 13 Jan.
On 8th June 1519 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 51] became Archbishop of Salzburg.
On 24th September 1519 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 51] was ordained priest and on the next day consecrated bishop.
On 7th July 1524 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 56] joined the league of Catholic princes at Ratisbon.
In 1529 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 61] was given the title Primate of Germany.
On 30th March 1540 Cardinal Matthew Lang [aged 72] died at Salzburg.