Birger Jarl

Birger Jarl
Birger Jarl
	Birger in Varnhem Church
Jarl of Sweden
Tenure	c. 1248 – 1266
Monarchs	Eric XI; Valdemar;
Predecessor	Ulf Fase
Born	c. 1210; probably in Östergötland
Died	21 October 1266 (aged 55–56); Jälbolung, Västergötland
Buried	Varnhem Abbey, Västergötland
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 – 21 October 1266), 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. 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.

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