Pier Gerlofs Donia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is Pier Gerlofs Donia known for?Leading Frisian rebels and pirates during the Guelders Wars
2. When was Pier Gerlofs Donia born?Circa 1480
3. Where was Pier Gerlofs Donia born?Estimated to be in Friesland, Netherlands
4. When did Pier Gerlofs Donia die?October 28, 1520
5. What is the nickname?Grutte Pier ('Big Pier'), West Frisian for 'Big Pier'
6. What is the key event?Became a rebel leader around 1515 following personal tragedy and property destruction

Friesland: A province in the Netherlands with a unique language, culture, and history of independence.
Guelders Wars: A series of conflicts in the early 16th century involving the Duchy of Guelders and its neighbors.
Habsburg Netherlands: The territories in the Low Countries controlled by the House of Habsburg during the 16th century.
Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government; independence.