Lasse Olsson


Lasse Olsson was Gustav Eriksson's 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. Between 1561 and 1458 he was a member of the royal High board. Lasse Olsson was born in östergötland but was not born into aristrocacy. Two of his sons was later noblemen.