Edzard II, Count of East Frisia

Edzard II, Count of East Frisia was count of East Frisia, (24 June 1532, in Greetsiel – 1 March 1599, in Aurich) and the son of Enno II of East Frisia and Anna of Oldenburg. During his reign, he came into conflict with the city of Emden. Edzard was a staunch Lutheran while the city of Emden was mostly Calvinistic. In 1595 Emden revolted and, after an intercession by the Calvinistic Dutch Republic, Edzard was forced to accept a large degree of independence from Emden.

Edzard II, Count of East Frisia

Edzard II, Count of East Frisia was count of East Frisia, (24 June 1532, in Greetsiel – 1 March 1599, in Aurich) and the son of Enno II of East Frisia and Anna of Oldenburg. During his reign, he came into conflict with the city of Emden. Edzard was a staunch Lutheran while the city of Emden was mostly Calvinistic. In 1595 Emden revolted and, after an intercession by the Calvinistic Dutch Republic, Edzard was forced to accept a large degree of independence from Emden.