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    Magnus Forteman was the legendary first potestaat (or magistrate governor) and commander of Frisia which is now part of Germany and the Netherlands. His...
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  • Magnus is a male given name. People named Magnus include: Magnus (Roman usurper) (died 235) Magnus (consul 460) (c. 390 or 405–475) Magnus Forteman, 8th–9th...
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  • 14th-century forgery, Charlemagne had first granted the title of potestaat to Magnus Forteman. He and most of his early successors were entirely fictional, invented...
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  • Friesland in the final part of the reign of Louis the Pious. He succeeded Magnus Forteman as potestaat. During the Lotharingian control he was succeeded by Adelbrik...
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    identical with that of modern Nordfriesland district. Karelsprivilege Magnus Forteman Hessel Hermana Grietman Reichsadler Gonggrijp, G. F. E. (1943). Friesche...
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  • 'Landsheeren' (sovereign lords) or Potestates served Friesland, from Magnus Forteman in 809 until the last, Juw Dekama, van Baard in 1494. Continued 'bloody'...
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  • legendary privilege that Charlemagne allegedly paid to the Frisians led by Magnus Forteman to thank them for the support that was given to his attack on Rome...
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    Dutchman is said to be based Jane Fonda, actress with Frisian ancestry Magnus Forteman (~809), legendary commander and magistrate governor of Friesland William...
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    bearer. In the Frisian tradition, their legendary leader Saint Magnus or Magnus Forteman, whose remnants were said to have been rescued from Apulia, is...
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    building in Friesland built in 777 AD by Gustavus Forteman the father of the legendary Magnus Forteman who both lived nearby. The church building was originally...
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