May I introduce myself: Konrad of Belitz, originally from Belitz but now Berlin is my new home. I am the first Berliner of whom an image still exists today. You're looking right at it. For me, this city is an ideal place for business. Because it’s in the middle of a large trading network. Sorry, I'll be right there. Where was I? Oh, yes: I buy and sell wool, wax, grain. Berlin is also famous for its rye and wood. I make good money with oak boards. They are in demand for ships and houses. I sell my goods as far as Ghent and Utrecht. And borrow money in Hamburg. As a councillor, I am also an active politician in Berlin. As a merchant and politician, Konrad von Belitz shaped the young city of Berlin/Cölln. And he gained the respect of his contemporaries. His burial in the church of the Franciscan monastery indicates that. You can see an image of his tomb stone in front of you. Its Latin inscription reads: "Conrad of Belitz died on May 15th in the year of the Lord 1308. His soul rests in peace. Amen."