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Magnus Minniskiöld. Ingrid Ylva. Birger Jarl ( c. 1210 [3] [4] – 21 October 1266), [2] also known as Birger Magnusson, was a Swedish statesman and regent, jarl, and a member of the House of Bjelbo, who played a pivotal role in the consolidation of Sweden. [5] His first marriage was to Princess Ingeborg of Sweden, which created his base of power.
- c. 1210, Probably in Östergötland
- Varnhem Abbey, Västergötland
Birger Jarl was the virtual ruler of Sweden from 1248 until his death. Before 1238 Birger married Ingeborg (d. 1254), the sister of King Erik Eriksson (1222–50), and was created jarl (earl) of Sweden in 1248.
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Birger jarl ( info) (eller Birger Magnusson ( info) ), född omkring 1210 i Bjälbo i Östergötland, död 21 oktober 1266 på Jälbolung i Västergötland var en svensk jarl och storman. Birger jarl är omnämnd första gången 1237 och verkade mellan 1248 och 1266 som en svensk jarl. Först styrde han informellt [ 1] över Sverige som ...
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- Erik Eriksson
Birger Jarl , also known as Birger Magnusson, was a Swedish statesman, jarl, and a member of the House of Bjelbo, who played a pivotal role in the consolidation of Sweden. 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 ...
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Birger's son Philippus was in the service of King Sverre and died as his jarl in 1200. Birger owned estates in Östergötland, Närke, Värmland and Södermanland. He was a great donor to Riseberga Abbey in Närke, where his widow Brigida spent her last years after Birger's death. As soon as he was dead, a civil war broke out.
Apr 12, 2024 · Valdemar Birgersson (born 1243—died Dec. 26, 1302) was the king of Sweden (1250–75) who governed jointly with his father Birger Jarl ( q.v.) until the latter’s death in 1266 and then reigned alone. Because of an extramarital affair with his wife’s sister, a postulant nun, by whom he had a child, Valdemar in 1274 made a pilgrimage to ...