Metslawier

Metslawier ( Frisian: Mitselwier ) is a village in the municipality Dongeradeel in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located northeast of Dokkum and has 900 inhabitants. The islands of Ameland and Schiermonnikoog can be easily reached from Metslawier.

Like many other Frisian villages was also Metslawier built on a mound. Metslawier was up to the 1984 local government reform completed parish seat of Oostdongeradeel.

Personalities

  • Balthasar Bekker (* March 20, 1634, † June 11, 1698 ), theologian and philosopher
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