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Edzard II Count of East Frisia was count of East Frisia (Greetsiel June 24 1532 – Aurich March 1 1599) 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.

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active years end year
1599-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1561-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
parent
Enno II Count of East Frisia
predecessor
Enno II Count of East Frisia
successor
Enno III Count of East Frisia
title
Counts of East Frisia

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