Edzard II, Count of East Frisia
| Edzard II | |
|---|---|
| Count of East Frisia | |
Edzard II, Count of East Frisia | |
| Count of East Frisia | |
| Reign | 1561 - 1 March 1599 |
| Predecessor | Anna of Oldenburg (as regent) |
| Successor | Enno III Catherine (at Norden and Berum) |
| Alongside | Johan II (1561–1591) |
| Born | 24 June 1532 Greetsiel |
| Died | 1 March 1599 (aged 66) Aurich |
| Spouse | Catherine of Sweden |
| House | Cirksena |
| Father | Enno II of East Frisia |
| Mother | Anna of Oldenburg |
Edzard II (24 June 1532 – 1 March 1599) was Count of East Frisia from 1561 to 1599. He was the son of Enno II of East Frisia and Anna of Oldenburg.
During his reign, Edzard came into conflict with the city of Emden. Edzard was a staunch Lutheran while the city of Emden was mostly Calvinistic. In 1595 Emden revolted and, after an intercession by the Calvinistic Dutch Republic, Edzard was forced to accept a large degree of independence from Emden.