Edzard II, Count of East Frisia
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Edzard II (24 June 1532 – 1 March 1599) was Count of East Frisia from 1561 to 1599. He was the son of Enno II of East Frisia and Anna of Oldenburg.
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Edzard II | |
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Count of East Frisia | |
Reign | 1561–1599 |
Predecessor | Enno II |
Successor | Enno III |
Born | 24 June 1532 Greetsiel |
Died | 1 March 1599(1599-03-01) (aged 66) Aurich |
Spouse | Catherine of Sweden |
House | Cirksena |
Father | Enno II, Count of East Frisia |
Mother | Anna of Oldenburg |
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During his reign, Edzard 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.