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Also known as Birger Magnusson, Birger Magnusson, Jarl in Sweden, Regent of Sweden 1251

Jarl and ruler of Sweden (c.1210–1266)

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Birger Jarl was a person from Sweden. He was born in 1210 and died on October 21, 1266, with an alternative death date recorded as October 28, 1266.

The subject is associated with five works. A Commons gallery and category titled "Birger jarl" exist for this individual.

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Type
Person
Country
SE

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Listeners
19
Total plays
110

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Key facts

Tenure
c. 1248 – 1266
Monarchs
Erik Eriksson Valdemar Birgersson
Predecessor
Ulf Fase
Born
c. 1210 , probably in Östergötland
Died
( 1266-10-21 ) 21 October 1266, Jälbolung, Västergötland
Buried
Varnhem Abbey , Västergötland
Spouses
Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden Mechtilde of Holstein
Issue
Rikissa, Queen of Norway Valdemar, King of Sweden Kristina Birgersdotter Magnus, King of Sweden Erik Birgersson Bengt, Duke of Finland Gregers Birgersson (illegitimate)
Father
Magnus Minniskiöld
Mother
Ingrid Ylva

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Sweden
Place of birth
Bjälbo
Occupation
monarch
Languages spoken
Swedish
Native language
Swedish
Noble title
jarl
Image
Portrait of Birger Jarl.jpg
Work location
Finland
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Y-DNA Haplogroup
Haplogroup I-M253
Commons gallery
Birger jarl
place of burial
Varnhem Abbey
date of death
1266-10-28
Commons category
Birger jarl
name in native language
Birger Jarl Magnusson
date of birth
1210-00-00
birth name
Birger Magnusson
short name
Birger Jarl
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Encyclopedic overview

Birger Jarl or Birger Magnusson (c. 1210 – 21 October 1266) was a Swedish statesman and regent, jarl, and a member of the House of Bjälbo, who played a pivotal role in consolidating Sweden after the civil wars between the House of Erik and the House of Sverker. His first marriage was to Princess Ingeborg of Sweden, which created his base of power. Birger led the Second Swedish Crusade, which established Swedish rule in Finland. Additionally, he is traditionally attributed with the foundation of the Swedish capital, Stockholm, around 1250. Birger used the Latin title of dux sveorum et guttorum ("duke of Swedes and Geats").

Biography

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