Peder was born about 1470, and was probably a bergsman (mountain man) from Falun.

Peder was bailiff at Garpeberget and also held the same post under Sten Sture the Younger.

He joined Gustav Vasa's War of Liberation, and during Gustav Vasa's journey to Hälsingland, Peder took command of the rebel army and led it at the Battle of Brunnbäck's Ferry.

[2] He also supported Vasa in 1527 when the Daljunker traveled around Dalarna to recruit people during the Dalecarlian rebellions.

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