Eggerik Beninga

Eggerik Beninga (1490–1562), also known as Eggeric(k) Benninga or Benynga, was an East Frisian chronicler and steward of the Leerort Fortress.

He wrote an account of the history of the Frisians until the year 1562 A.D. Beninga was born in Grimersum, now a part of Krummhörn municipality, Germany.

The account does not only deal with events concerning East Frisia but also lists the history of all neighbouring peoples.

His history of East Frisia was edited by Eilhardus Folkardus Harkenroth (1670–1732).

Another edition by Anthonius Matthaeus was printed in Leiden in 1706 based on a different manuscript.