He was from the Langenmantel vom Sparren family, an Augsburg patrician family. His parents were mayor Georg Langenmantel vom Sparren (born 1521) and Anna née Ilsung. Georg was highly valued by Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor and served in his war against Venice. In 1520 he travelled with Konrad Peutinger to Bruges to welcome Charles V on behalf of the city.