Chapter 01 – Pages 25-28 Frisian Ancestors
25 THE SWARTWOUT CHRONICLES who, by reason of the controversie they had with the territories thereabouts, were so blinded, as Jacob Hildebrand, bourgomaster, who was chicfe commander of the king’s…
Read More »Chapter 01 – Pages 21-24 Frisian Ancestors
21 a consequence of the invasion of Frisia, in 1500, by Albert, Duke of Saxony, which, as already related, caused many o^ the gentry of Western Friesland, in which lay…
Read More »Chapter 01 – Pages 17-20 Frisian Ancestors
The spiritual welfare of the inhabitants of Groningen early enlisted the attention and care of the Roman Catholic Church. Two religious sanctuaries were built within the walls of the city…
Read More »Chapter 01 – Pages 13-16 Frisian Ancestors
13 regard of the countrymen and peasants. As for the nobilitie, gentrie, and churchmen, they were forced to purchase letters of grace and pardon at a deare rate.” 1 The people of Groningen, aware of the jeopardy of the city by the nearness of the invaders, began to prepare for its defence, should…
Read More »Chapter 01 – Pages 9-12 Frisian Ancestors
DECREE OF THE ARBITRATION COMMISSION, ISSUED AT GRONINGEN, ON THE FESTIVAL OF SAINT PAUL, JUNE 30, 1338. A reduced photographed facsimile of it in two section*.. trators which included such…
Read More »