Hessel Hermana
Hessel Hermana is the fourth
Friesland in the list of rulers of Frisia. Supposedly from Sexbierum
(chosen 869 - died c876), he does not appear in historical sources until the late 16th century.
His name is then attached to the Dane
Oostergo in order to recover Danegeld (tribute) by force. These Danes were on the way back from France. A battle ensued with this gang of 800 Vikings
involving the death of 500 Danes on the battlefield. Rudolf Haraldsson was killed in battle and the Frisians won, but Hessel also lost his life.
His predecessor was
Igo Galema
as potestaat.
His family crest exhibits 2 Frisian eagles.
References
- Friesche Almanak 1892
- J.A. Nijdam. "Fakes and Forgeries, myths and mystifications in Frisian Literature". Universiteit van Amsterdam.[permanent dead link]