21 October 1266(1266-10-21) (aged 55–56)[2] Jälbolung, Västergötland[2]
Buried
Varnhem Abbey, Västergötland[2]
Spouse(s)
Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden
Matilda of Holstein
Issue
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
Parents
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. 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 Sweorum ("Duke of Sweden"), and the design of his coronet combined those used by continental European and English dukes.[6]
^ abHarrison 2002, pp. 257–58
^ abcdeHarrison 2002, p. 271
^ abcEstimates range from c. 1190 to c. 1210 (Harrison 2002, p. 232).
^"Personakt för Birger (Birger jarl) Magnusson, Född omkring 1210 Bjälbo, Östergötland". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
^Lindström & Lindström 2006, p. 267
^Prof. Jan Svanberg in Furstebilder från folkungatid ISBN 91-85884-52-9 pp. 104–106
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