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]
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Birger Jarl |
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 Birger in Varnhem Church |
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In office
c. 1248[1]–1266[2] |
| Monarch | Eric XI
Valdemar |
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| Preceded by | Ulf Fase[1] |
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| Born | c. 1210[3]
Probably in Östergötland[3] |
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| Died | 21 October 1266(1266-10-21) (aged 55–56)[2]
Jälbolung, Västergötland[2] |
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| Resting place | Varnhem Abbey, Västergötland[2] |
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| Spouse(s) | Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden
Matilda of Holstein |
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| 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 |
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| Parents | Magnus Minniskiöld and Ingrid Ylva |
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