Peter Lassen

For the Danish footballer, see Peter Lassen (footballer).

Peter Lassen
Peter Lassen-portrait and signature, published 1882.
Born(1800-10-31)October 31, 1800
Farum, Denmark
DiedApril 26, 1859(1859-04-26) (aged 58)
Hardin City, Utah Territory, USA
Other namesDon Pedro Lassen,
Peter Larsen Farum

Peter Lassen (October 31, 1800 – April 26, 1859), later known in Spanish as Don Pedro Lassen,[1][2][3] 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.[4]

  1. ^ Tahoe Weekly - September 9 to 15, 2020
  2. ^ Historical Market Database - Lassen's Bosquejo Rancho
  3. ^ Leyes de California: Aprobadas en la Quinta Sesión de la Lejislatura, Que Comenzó en Benicia El Cuatro de Enero de 1854, Y Concluyó en Sacramento El Quince de Mayo Del Mismo Año, Vol. 1
  4. ^ "History of Lassen Volcanic National Park and Surrounding Region" (PDF). National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 25, 2015.