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Abdagus
Abdagus (fl. 873) was, according to 18th and 19th century historical books, a duke of Frisia.
Abdagus (fl. 873) was, according to 18th and 19th century historical books, a duke of Frisia.
Adelbold
Adelbold (died 208) was, according to 19th century historians, the second Duke of Frisia, and is now considered a fictional ruler of Frisia.
Adelbold (died 208) was, according to 19th century historians, the second Duke of Frisia, and is now considered a fictional ruler of Frisia.
Bernard Fokke
Bernard or Barend Fokke (16?? – 16??) was a 17th century Frisian-born captain for the Dutch East India Company.
Bernard or Barend Fokke (16?? – 16??) was a 17th century Frisian-born captain for the Dutch East India Company.
Emo of Friesland
Emo of Friesland was a Frisian scholar, and the earliest foreign student studying at Oxford University whose name has survived.
Emo of Friesland was a Frisian scholar, and the earliest foreign student studying at Oxford University whose name has survived.
Famke Janssen
Famke Beumer Janssen (; born 5 November 1964) is a Dutch actress and former fashion model.
Famke Beumer Janssen (; born 5 November 1964) is a Dutch actress and former fashion model.
Folcwald
Folcwald (which means leader of folk or people) is the father of Finn, a legendary Frisian king.
Folcwald (which means leader of folk or people) is the father of Finn, a legendary Frisian king.
Foppe van Aitzema
Foppe van Aitzema (died 1637), a son of Schelte van Aitzema, a man of noble birth, was council to the Duke of Brunswick when he became resident to the state of the United Netherlands in Hamburg.
Foppe van Aitzema (died 1637), a son of Schelte van Aitzema, a man of noble birth, was council to the Duke of Brunswick when he became resident to the state of the United Netherlands in Hamburg.
Frisians
The Frisians are a Germanic ethnic group native to the coastal parts of the Netherlands and Germany.
The Frisians are a Germanic ethnic group native to the coastal parts of the Netherlands and Germany.
Hendrik Godfried Duurkoop
Hendrik Godfried Duurkoop (5 May 1736, Dornum - 27 July 1778, at sea) was a Dutch merchant-trader and diplomat.
Hendrik Godfried Duurkoop (5 May 1736, Dornum - 27 July 1778, at sea) was a Dutch merchant-trader and diplomat.
Jancko Douwama
Jancko Douwama was a Frisian nobleman who fought to free Friesland from foreign rule.
Jancko Douwama was a Frisian nobleman who fought to free Friesland from foreign rule.
Jeronimus Cornelisz
Jeronimus Cornelisz (Leeuwarden, 1598 – Houtman Abrolhos, October 2, 1629) (properly Corneliszoon, 'son of Cornelis') was a Frisian apothecary and Dutch East India Company (VOC) merchant.
Jeronimus Cornelisz (Leeuwarden, 1598 – Houtman Abrolhos, October 2, 1629) (properly Corneliszoon, 'son of Cornelis') was a Frisian apothecary and Dutch East India Company (VOC) merchant.
Johannes Acronius
Johannes Acronius (1565, Grimersum, East Frisia – 29 September 1627, Haarlem) was a German Reformed theologian.
Johannes Acronius (1565, Grimersum, East Frisia – 29 September 1627, Haarlem) was a German Reformed theologian.
Johannes Phocylides Holwarda
Johannes Phocylides Holwarda (Jan Fokkesz, Jan Fokker, Johann Holwarda, Johannes Fokkes Holwarda, Jan Fokkens Holwarda, Jan Fokkes van Holwerd) (1618—January 22, 1651) was a Frisian astrono...
Johannes Phocylides Holwarda (Jan Fokkesz, Jan Fokker, Johann Holwarda, Johannes Fokkes Holwarda, Jan Fokkens Holwarda, Jan Fokkes van Holwerd) (1618—January 22, 1651) was a Frisian astrono...
Jouke de Vries
Jouke de Vries (born 26 September 1960, Dearsum) is a professor at Leiden University in Leiden.
Jouke de Vries (born 26 September 1960, Dearsum) is a professor at Leiden University in Leiden.
Klaas Bruinsma (translator)
Klaas Bruinsma (born 1931, Easterein) is a West Frisian language translator of historical works from Dutch, Spanish and Greek, among others.
Klaas Bruinsma (born 1931, Easterein) is a West Frisian language translator of historical works from Dutch, Spanish and Greek, among others.
Magnus Forteman
Magnus Forteman (809), was the first (legendary) potestaat (or magistrate governor) and commander of Friesland which is now a province of Netherlands.
Magnus Forteman (809), was the first (legendary) potestaat (or magistrate governor) and commander of Friesland which is now a province of Netherlands.
Mata Hari
Mata Hari was the stage name of Margaretha Geertruida "M'greet" Zelle, a Dutch exotic dancer, courtesan, and accused spy who was executed by firing squad in France under charge...
Mata Hari was the stage name of Margaretha Geertruida "M'greet" Zelle, a Dutch exotic dancer, courtesan, and accused spy who was executed by firing squad in France under charge...
Matilda of Frisia
Matilda of Frisia (died 1044) was the second wife and first Queen of Henry I, King of the Franks.
Matilda of Frisia (died 1044) was the second wife and first Queen of Henry I, King of the Franks.
Menno Simons
Menno Simons (1496 – 31 January 1561) was an Anabaptist religious leader from the Friesland region of the Low Countries.
Menno Simons (1496 – 31 January 1561) was an Anabaptist religious leader from the Friesland region of the Low Countries.
Nordalah
Nordalah was a Frisian earl who lived around 800.
Nordalah was a Frisian earl who lived around 800.
Petrus Thaborita
Petrus Jacobi Thaborita (Latinised name form of Peter Jacobusz van Bolsward) (Bolsward, 1450 - 1527) was a Frisian monk, historian and writer.
Petrus Jacobi Thaborita (Latinised name form of Peter Jacobusz van Bolsward) (Bolsward, 1450 - 1527) was a Frisian monk, historian and writer.
Pier Vellinga
Pier Vellinga (April 17, 1950) is one of the Netherlands experts on the impacts of climate change.
Pier Vellinga (April 17, 1950) is one of the Netherlands experts on the impacts of climate change.
Saterland Frisians
The Saterland Frisians (Saterfriesen) are one of the smallest language groups in Europe.
The Saterland Frisians (Saterfriesen) are one of the smallest language groups in Europe.
Simon Heere Heeresma
Simon Heere Heeresma, was a Dutch author and poet.
Simon Heere Heeresma, was a Dutch author and poet.
Ub Iwerks
Ub Iwerks, A.S.C. (; March 24, 1901 – July 7, 1971) was a two-time Academy Award winning American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, creator of Mickey Mouse, and special ef...
Ub Iwerks, A.S.C. (; March 24, 1901 – July 7, 1971) was a two-time Academy Award winning American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, creator of Mickey Mouse, and special ef...
West Frisians
The West Frisians (Westfriesen) or, more precisely, the Westlauwers Frisians (Westlauwers'sche Friesen) are those Frisian peoples in that part of Frisia administered by the Netherlands.
The West Frisians (Westfriesen) or, more precisely, the Westlauwers Frisians (Westlauwers'sche Friesen) are those Frisian peoples in that part of Frisia administered by the Netherlands.
Wijerd Jelckama
Wijerd Jelckama (also spelled Wierd and Wijard) (c.
Wijerd Jelckama (also spelled Wierd and Wijard) (c.
Yep Kramer
Yep Kramer (born 15 November 1957, Nieuweschoot) is a Dutch-Frisian long track and marathon speed skater.
Yep Kramer (born 15 November 1957, Nieuweschoot) is a Dutch-Frisian long track and marathon speed skater.