His life is legendary. His contemporary Petrus Thaborita described it as follows, as noted by the 19th-century historian Conrad Busken Huet: According to this, Grote Pier was a tower of …

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October 1, 2021

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According to tradition, Grote Pier (Grutte Pier) lived in this village, its most famous and infamous inhabitant, who was born around 1480 and has left his mark at home and abroad.

He was the freedom fighter of Friesland. He mainly took issue with the authority of the Saxons, the emperor and the Dutch "from across the Zuiderzee". A statue has been erected for him in Kimswerd. His legendary cousin Wijerd Jelckama and his family also lived in Kimswerd and the surrounding area.

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1. Makkum Lock and Swing Bridge – Old Harbor of Workum loop from Harlingen

55.9km

02:25

40m

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2. View of the Wadden Sea – Saint Michael's Church, Harlingen loop from Harlingen

33.5km

01:23

30m

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3. Bolsward Town Hall – Bolsward City Center loop from Lollum

46.1km

01:53

50m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Wûnseradiel, Friesland, Netherlands

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Statue of Grutte Pier in Kimswerd

1. Makkum Lock and Swing Bridge – Old Harbor of Workum loop from Harlingen

2. View of the Wadden Sea – Saint Michael's Church, Harlingen loop from Harlingen

3. Bolsward Town Hall – Bolsward City Center loop from Lollum

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