Eggerik Beninga (1490-1562), also known as Eggeric(k) Benninga or Benynga, was an East Frisian chronicler and steward of the Leerort Fortress. From 1540 to 1556 he was also counselor to Anna of Oldenburg. He wrote an account of the history of the Frisians until the year 1562 A.D.
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Writers born in the 1490s 6
About this person
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1490 to 1562 · aged 72
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