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4 documents · Fonds 131 and 132

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132/1/317317-002132 — Lviv city council — correspondence1752-07-05Response of Hetman Branicki to the Lviv Council regarding disputes with the garrison

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki responds to complaints from the Lviv authorities, dismissing allegations against the garrison commander regarding incidents involving Armenians and Cadet Radziejowski. He orders the appointment of an investigative commission and appeals to the magistrate for a more conciliatory and friendly treatment of the soldiers.

Jan Klemens Branicki, Voivode of Kraków, Grand Hetman of the Crown
To: Noble Mr. President and the Entire Council of His Royal Majesty's Capital City of Lviv
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131/1/423131-1-423-001131 — Collection of parchment documents1542-02-01Confirmation by King Sigismund I the Old of the right of the Lviv authorities to elect city interpreters

King Sigismund I the Old confirms to the mayor and councilors of the city of Lviv the exclusive right to elect and appoint city intermediaries and interpreters (known as 'mejlerze' and interpreters) in accordance with ancient custom. The monarch forbids royal officials from interfering with this municipal prerogative under any pretext.

Sigismund I [the Old], King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania, etc.
To: Mayor and councilors of the city of Lviv (Proconsul et Consules Civitatis Leopoliensis)
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131/1/752131-1-752-001131 — Collection of parchment documents1661-05-30Privilege of King John II Casimir equalizing the rights of Lwów with those of Kraków and Wilno

In recognition of the loyalty and sacrifices of Lwów during the wars, King John II Casimir equalizes the city and its citizens with Kraków and Wilno in terms of rights, liberties, and noble privileges. The burghers of Lwów are granted the right to participate in royal elections, attend the Sejm, and freely acquire and possess landed estates.

John II Casimir, King of Poland
To: City of Lwów and its inhabitants (Civitas Leopoliense eiusque cives et incolae)
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131/1/776131-1-776-001131 — Collection of parchment documents1671-10-30Confirmation by King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki of the privilege equating Lwów with Kraków and Wilno

King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki, at the request of the seniors of the Armenian nation, confirms the 1661 privilege of John II Casimir, which equated the city of Lwów and its citizens of Roman Catholic, Armenian, and Greek rites in rights and prerogatives with Kraków and Wilno. The burghers of Lwów obtain and retain noble rights, including the right to participate in royal elections, acquire landed estates, and parliamentary representation.

Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki, King of Poland
To: Burghers and citizens of the city of Lwów (at the request of the seniors of the Armenian nation in Lwów)
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