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Folke Filbyter
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Folke Filbyter is the popularized name of the pagan progenitor of the House of Bjelbo clan.[1] Since Folke is said to have been the great-great-grandfather of Birger Brosa, he would have lived in the 11th century.[1]
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His cognomen Filbyter is believed to mean "foal biter" and refers to a man who castrates colts with his teeth.[1]