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Knut Alvsson

d. 1502

Knut Alvsson, died 1502, son of Alv Knutsson, was lord of Giske and one of the largest landowners in Norway, with estates in Sweden as well. He was commander (høvedsmann) of Akershus in Oslo until he lost the fief in 1499. In 1501 he joined the Swedish magnates against King Hans and took Akershus and Tønsberghus. On 18 August 1502 he was killed on board Henrik Krummedike's ship near Oslo, under safe conduct, that is, with a promise of safe passage, and the estate passed to the Crown.

Son of Alv Knutsson and lord of Giske. He led the revolt against King Hans of Denmark and Norway. In August 1502 he was killed on board the ship of the councillor of the realm Henrik Krummedike near Oslo, under safe conduct, that is, with a promise of safe passage. The estate was confiscated.

Parents: Alv Knutsson, Magnhild Oddsdatter

Children: Karl Knutsson, Bodil Knutsdatter

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Source

Benedictow 1970; Sandberg 1986