Peter Lassen
Peter Lassen | |
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Peter Lassen-portrait and signature, published 1882. | |
| Born | October 31, 1800 Farum, Denmark |
| Died | April 26, 1859 (aged 58) Hardin City, Utah Territory, US |
| Other names | Don Pedro Lassen, Peter Larsen Farum |
Peter Lassen (October 31, 1800 – April 26, 1859), later known in Spanish as Don Pedro Lassen, was a Danish-born Californian ranchero and gold prospector. Born in Denmark, Lassen immigrated at age 30 to Massachusetts, before eventually moving to California (then a part of Mexico). In California, Lassen became a Mexican citizen and received the vast Rancho Bosquejo from Governor Manuel Micheltorena. He is the namesake of Lassen County, California, Lassen Peak, Lassen National Forest, and Lassen Volcanic National Park.