Sjoerd Wiarda

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Sjoerd Wiarda of Goutum was a Frisian chieftain that was elected by the Schieringers of Oostergo, along with Haring Harinxma of Westergo, as potestate in the struggle against the count of Holland in 1399.

[edit] Sources and references

  • Burmania, Upcke van, Frisicae nobilitatis genealogia, Rijksarchief Friesland, Leeuwarden, Van Eysinga-Vegelin van Claerbergen Family Archive, inventory no. 1323b, Wiarda.
  • Haan Hettema, M. de and A. van Halmael. Stamboek van den Frieschen, vrogeren en lateren Adel. Leeuwarden: D. Meindersma, 1846.
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