Frisians

Were an ancient Teutonic race, dwelling together with the Batavi , the Bructeri , and the Chauci , in the extreme northwest of Germany, between the mouths of the Rhine and Ems. They became tributaries of Rome under Drusus, and for a time remained faithful to the Roman alliance; but, in 28, they were driven to hostilities by the oppre ion of their protectors, and although partially subdued, they again rose against the Romans under Civil is. They were defeated and compelled to embrace Christianity in 689 and 785.