Symbols of the Golden Table of the Twelve Nations

Three schools and the Emperor original: "Cæsar"; referring to the Holy Roman Emperor, specifically Rudolf II, who was a great patron of Maier. gave me three titles; these things alone remain for me: to be able to live well in Christ, and to be able to die well.

MICHAEL MAIER, COUNT OF THE IMPERIAL CONSISTORY original: "Comes Imperialis Consistorii"; a high-ranking administrative title granted by the Emperor., DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND MEDICINE, IMPERIAL POET LAUREATE original: "P. C. C." (Poeta Caesareus Coronatus); an honor for exceptional Latin verse., NOBLE EXEMPT FROM LOCAL COURTS original: "Nobilis Exemptus Fori"; meaning he was subject only to the Emperor's direct jurisdiction., FORMERLY IMPERIAL PHYSICIAN, ETC.