Birger Jarl
Birger Jarl was a statesman, jarl, and a member of the House of Bjelbo from Sweden. He was born in 1210[3][4] and died on October 21, 1266.[2]
Birger Jarl | |
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.jpg) Birger in Varnhem Church | |
| Jarl of Sweden | |
| In office c. 1248[1] – 1266[2] | |
| Monarch | Eric XI Valdemar |
| Preceded by | Ulf Fase[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1210[3] Probably in Östergötland[3] |
| Died | 21 October 1266 (aged 55–56)[2] Jälbolung, Västergötland[2] |
| Resting place | Varnhem Abbey, Västergötland[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden Matilda of Holstein |
| Children | Gregers Birgersson (illegitimate) Rikissa Birgersdotter Valdemar, King of Sweden Magnus III of Sweden Christina Catherine Birgersdotter of Bjelbo Eric Birgersson Ingeborg Birgersdotter of Bjelbo Benedict, Duke of Finland |
| Parents | Magnus Minniskiöld and Ingrid Ylva |
Birger Jarl Media
Coat of arms of Birger jarl
Fantasy statue of Birger jarl in Stockholm
The great Prince Birger Jarl as Erik Dahlberg depicted him in the 17th century.
Grave of Birger jarl, his wife Matilda and Birger's son Duke Eric.
Cenotaph of Birger jarl at the Stockholm City Hall
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harrison 2002, pp. 257–58
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Harrison 2002, p. 271
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Estimates range from c. 1190 to c. 1210 (Harrison 2002, p. 232).
- ↑ "Personakt för Birger (Birger jarl) Magnusson, Född omkring 1210 Bjälbo, Östergötland". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2017.