An uncle named Lucas Watzenrode took charge of Nicolaus and his siblings. He helped Nicolaus obtain a good education, encouraging him to become a priest.
فتولى خاله لوكاس ڤاتسِنروده رعايته ورعاية اخوته وساعده على تحصيل مستوى عالٍ من الثقافة وشجّعه على الصيرورة كاهنا .‏