Focko Ukena (1360 or 1370 – 1435) was an East Frisian chieftain ( hovetling ) who played an important part in the struggle between the Vetkopers and Schieringers in the provinces of Groningen and Friesland . Aside from this he was one of the leading figures in the resistance against the forts of stately authority in East-Frisia of the tom Brok family.
5-594: Ukena may refer to: Focko Ukena (1360 or 1370–1435) East Frisian chieftain Paul Ukena (1921–1991), American operatic baritone Theda Ukena (1432– 1494), regent of the County of East Frisia. Other uses [ edit ] Ukena District, Iyo , district in Japan Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
10-558: The counts of Holland were expanding their influence. The city of Groningen was also trying to expand its power. Through all of this the rivalry of the Vetkopers and Schieringers played out. Ukena was originally a military commander under Keno tom Brok . As such he defeated Sicka Sjaerda at Noordhorn in 1417, and conquered Dokkum in 1418. After the reconquest of Dokkum by the Schieringers, he disembarked at Hindeloopen and defeated
15-634: The Schieringers at the Palesloot. Ukena took Stavoren and besieged Sloten , but was forced to withdraw by the troops of John III, Duke of Bavaria , Count of Holland. Ukena was the first to sign the Peace of Groningen on 1 February 1422, which was aimed against all foreign lords. Next he battled with the Hansa against the Likedelers , and expelled them from Ezumazijl and Dokkum. Afterwards he turned against tom Brok and
20-498: The modern Dutch provinces of Groningen and Friesland, and the German coastal region of East Frisia ) enjoyed what was known as the Frisian freedom , where virtually no state authority was exerted on the populace. This freedom was threatened from several sides. In what is now East Frisia, the family of tom Brok was attempting to establish a dynasty. In what is now the province of Friesland,
25-538: The title Ukena . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ukena&oldid=1207903630 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Focko Ukena Medieval and early modern Frisia (roughly
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