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Series: |
History of the native country |
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Timeframe: |
Towns and states |
Scene of action: |
West-Friesland |
Illustrator: |
Eichman, J.H. en Altmann, H.; A.A. Nunnink, lith. |
Publisher: |
L. de Fouw, Goes |
Year of publication: |
1856 |
Themes: |
Earl Willem II attempted to end the West-Frisian revolt. In January 1256 he marched into West-Friesland with an army. However, the cold had frozen-over all waters causing Willem II to fall through the ice whilst still on horseback and die.