Hans Erasmus Aßmann

Hans Erasmus Aßmann, Freiherr von Abschatz (4 February 1646 – 22 April 1699) was a German statesman and poet from the second Silesian school.

Abschatz was born at Würbitz (Wierzbnica) in Lower Silesia in the Bohemian crown lands of the Holy Roman Empire.

With the death of the last Silesian Piast (Duke George William) and the annexation of Silesia to Austria, the talent he showed in the administration of his manors led Abschatz to enter political life.

Through his public service, he gained the respect of his fellow countrymen and acquired what he once claimed to be the highest tribute to a life's work — an inscription on his tombstone saying he was an honest man in his fatherland.

And while it is at first assigned with the governmental and military affairs, it is only the blossom of his mind which can grant to it the highest fame.Regarding personal names: Freiherr is a former title (translated as 'Baron').