Lasse Olsson
Lasse Olsson (died probably 1572) was Gustav Eriksson's (House of Vasa) lead warman and key figure in the war of liberation from the Union King Christian II in 1520–1521. He then had several roles within the royal circle in Västerbotten, Hälsingland, Norrland and Östergötland.[1] Between 1561 and 1568 he was a member of the royal High board.[clarification needed] Olsson was born in Östergötland but was not born into the aristocracy. Two of his sons were later noblemen.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Gustav I kung av Sverige, Almquist Johan Axel, red (1895). Konung Gustaf den förstes registratur. 16, 1544. Handlingar rörande Sveriges historia. Första serien, 99-0911052-0. Stockholm. Libris 8075728
- ^ Gillingstam, Hans (1952–1953). Ätterna Oxenstierna och Vasa under medeltiden: släkthistoriska studier. Stockholm: [Almqvist & Wiksell]. Libris 8075012
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