Johannes Leysen

Career

Leysen originated from a well-known family, recognized in colonizing southern Warmia within the State of the Teutonic Order. His father Gerico inherited the position of Schultheiß from his father. On 13 October 1353, Leysen received a settlement privilege from the Bishopric of Warmia.

In 1372 he was promoted to the German nobility, adding the preposition von.

Achievements

• He was a founder and then Schultheiß of Layß (Łajsy) near Mehlsack (Pieniężno). Johannes"s brother Heinrich von Leysen was the founder of Wartenberg (Wartembork, since 1946 Barczewo) and a village, Skaibotten (Skajboty).