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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Birger in Varnhem Church
Jarl of Sweden
In office
c. 1248[1] – 1266[2]
MonarchEric XI
Valdemar
Preceded byUlf Fase[1]
Personal details
Bornc. 1210[3]
Probably in Östergötland[3]
Died21 October 1266(1266-10-21) (aged 55–56)[2]
Jälbolung, Västergötland[2]
Resting placeVarnhem Abbey, Västergötland[2]
Spouse(s)Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden
Matilda of Holstein
ChildrenGregers 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
ParentsMagnus Minniskiöld and Ingrid Ylva

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Harrison 2002, pp. 257–58
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Harrison 2002, p. 271
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Estimates range from c. 1190 to c. 1210 (Harrison 2002, p. 232).
  4. "Personakt för Birger (Birger jarl) Magnusson, Född omkring 1210 Bjälbo, Östergötland". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2017.

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