Frisian people facts for kids
The Frisians are a group of people who live in northwestern Europe. Their home is an area called Frisia. You can find most Frisians in the Netherlands, especially in Friesland and Groningen. They also live in parts of Germany, like East Frisia and North Frisia. Frisians are often described as tall people with light hair. They have a very interesting history and many old stories.
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History
Frisians and the Romans
The Frisians made an agreement with the powerful Romans. This happened near the River Rhine in the year 28 CE. Just sixteen years later, the Frisians won a big battle against the Romans. This battle was fought under the Roman leader Tiberius at a place called Baduhennawood.
The Romans knew and respected the Frisians. Several Roman writers wrote about them. For example, Tacitus wrote about different Germanic peoples in 69 CE. He described their ways of life. Tacitus also listed many Frisian groups by name. It is amazing that out of all the groups he listed, the Frisians are the only ones who still use their original name today.
Frisian Lands and Travel
The Frisians likely used boats a lot. At that time, the North Sea was even called Mare Frisia. This means "Frisian Sea" and stretched from Britain to eastern Denmark. Small groups of Frisians settled in lands around them. Their old homes have been found in many countries. These include England, Scotland, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.
Their land followed the edge of the North Sea. It went from the mouth of the Rhine river up to the Ems river. The Ems river was the eastern border of their land. This was written by Ptolemy in his book Geographica.
In the 5th century, the Anglo-Saxons traveled through Frisian lands. They were on their way to invade Great Britain. Many Frisians moved with them to Britain. The Frisians who stayed in Europe then moved into the lands where the Anglo-Saxons used to live.
Famous Frisians
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In Spanish: Frisones para niños
