De fratre Helwico magistro terre Prussie.
Brother Helwig's Fifteen Years as Master of Prussia
Brother Helwig of Goltbach, a Thuringian, served as master of the land of Prussia for fifteen years before resigning his office, returning to Germany, and being buried there.
Brother Helwig of Goltbach, a Thuringian, served as master of the land of Prussia for fifteen years; and after resigning his office he returned to Germany, where he died and was buried.
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Frater Helwicus de Goltbach Thuringus magister terre Prussie xv prefuit uno anno et resignato officio reversus fuit inb Alemaniam, ibique mortuus et sepultus 5.
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