Quote of the day
I wish my deadly foe, no worse
Than want of friends, and empty purse.
Pier Gerlofs Donia
Born: 1480
Died: October 28, 1520 (aged 40)
Bio: Pier Gerlofs Donia was a Frisian rebel leader and pirate. He is best known by his West Frisian nickname Grutte Pier, or by the Dutch translation Grote Pier which referred to his legendary size and strength.