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Two of his [Ludwig I] sons, Ludwig [II] and Ulrich, were in the imperial service during the time of Emperor Maximilian I, after his first success against Hungary in 1496, when he set up by public call a provincial army. They took the place of the often unreliable and little qualified men of the feudal nobility...They served chiefly in maintaining the public peace in the interior of the empire and in combating the enemies of the empire, especially France in the west and Upper Italy... Because of their loyal and useful servicein this army, the Emperor Maximillian I bestowed upon Ludwig [II] and Ulrich by decree, July 13, 1513, an imperial coat-of-arms and patent of nobility to be used by themselves and their descendants.
It is not known when Ulrich began his military career. However, it was probably about 1511, when Maximilian I, with Spain, England, and the Pope, formed the Holy League against France. This was a war against France lasting until the french were defeated at the Battle of the Spurs in 1513. George von Frundsberg, a Swabian, was chief of Maximilian's main regiment of German provincials. Under him, Ulrich Renz was Frundsberg's chief captain. From 1511 until the Battle of the spurs, Ulrich led his forces in keeping peace in the interior and in fighting the forces of France. They fought long and hard over this period, and in doing so Ulrich won recognition for his valor and loyalty. In recognition of his services, Maximilian I bestowed upon Ulrich, and his brother Ludwig, by decree on July 13, 1513, an imperial coat-of-armsand patent of nobility to be used by themselves and their descendants. Like Emperor Maximilian I, Ulrich Renz was one of the last true knights. during this transition from the Middle Ages to what is called the Modern Era.
'Ulrich...moved with his father to Wiesensteig. He was chief captain underFrundsberg and at the end of his military career became judge in Wiesensteig.
Peter
Holland
