Editing Frisia (section)

=== 15th century ===
[[File:Grotepier TN.JPG|thumb|200px|Statue of [[Pier Gerlofs Donia]], known for his legendary strength and size]]

The 15th century saw the demise of Frisian republicanism. In [[East Frisia]], a leading nobleman from the Cirksena-family managed to defeat his competitors with the help of the Hanseatic League. In 1464 he acquired the title of count of East Frisia. The [[king of Denmark]] was successful in subduing the coastal districts North of the Eider River. The Dutch provinces of [[Friesland]] and [[Groningen (province)|Groningen]] remained independent until 1498. By then Friesland was conquered by Duke [[Albert III, Duke of Saxony|Albert of Saxony-Meissen]]. The city of [[Groningen (city)|Groningen]], which had started to dominate the surrounding rural districts, surrendered to count Edzard of East Frisia in 1506. The city conveyed its remaining privileges to the Habsburg Empire in 1536. The district of Butjadingen (formerly Rüstringen) was occupied by the Count of Oldenburg in 1514, the Land Wursten by the Prince-bishop of Bremen in 1525.