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Diarium,1504-1506; 1513-1521. Paride Grassi, Bishop of Pesaro. Italy, copied 15--? or 16--?

 Collection
Call Number: MS E53

Overview

Book: official diary kept by the Pope's master of ceremonies. Chronological account of ceremonies attended by the Pope, both liturgical and political: includes minutes of consistories and conclaves, and of audiences with foreign and clerical dignitaries; texts of documents; liturgical texts; lists of qualified persons, duties, etc. Also contains notes of interesting events, deaths, etc., anecdotes, and some of Grassi's personal opinions. Dates Covered: May 26, 1504-August 26, 1506 (part of Pope Julius II); March 4, 1513-December 10, 1521 (entire reign of Leo X).

Dates

  • Creation: 15--? or 16--?

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restriction

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

2 Volumes : Binding: Vellum over postboard. Watermark: Several; one resembles Heawood 3025 (dated 1577) slightly. Material: Paper.

Language of Materials

Latin

Physical Location

MS E53

Custodial History

Book-plate in both: cardinal's armorial

Additional Information

The Kenneth Spencer Research Library’s manuscript is incomplete in 2 volumes, covering only 1504-1506, and 1513-1521.

Place

Italy

Title
Guide to the Paride Grassi's Official Diaries as Master of Ceremonies to Pope Julius II and Pope Leo X.
Subtitle
Diarium,1504-1506; 1513-1521. Paride Grassi, Bishop of Pesaro. Italy, copied 15--? or 16--?
Author
Finding aid prepared by alh, 1960; revised by ksc, 2006 Finding aid encoded by skt, 2006
Date
2006
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/5597269655
Preferred citation
Paride Grassi's Official Diaries as Master of Ceremonies to Pope Julius II and Pope Leo X, Department of Special Collections, MS E53, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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