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Lars Gunnarson Hågå

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Lars Gunnarson Hågå
BornBefore 1580
DiedAfter 1645
NationalityNorwegian
Occupation(s)Farmer
Lensmann
Known forThe Battle of Kringen (1612)

Lars Gunnarson Hågå (before 1580 – after 1645) was a Norwegian farmer and lensmann in Lesja, Gudbrandsdalen.

He is remembered for his leading role during the Battle of Kringen in 1612, for which he was rewarded the farms of Hågå and Landheim, former Crown land, from the King.[1]

References

  1. ^ Mardal, Marius A. "Lars Gunnarson Hågå". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 22 May 2016.