Birger Jarl
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Birger Jarl
Summary
Birger Jarl is a human[1]. He was born in Bjälbo[2]. He was born on 1210[3]. He passed away in Jälbolung[4]. He died on October 28, 1266[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and monarch[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Birger Jarl's place of birth was Bjälbo[2].
- Birger Jarl died in Jälbolung[4].
- Birger Jarl was born on 1210[3].
- Birger Jarl died on October 28, 1266[5].
- Birger Jarl died on October 21, 1266[10].
- Burial took place at Varnhem Abbey[11].
- Birger Jarl's father was Magnus Minniskiöld[12].
- Birger Jarl's mother was Ingrid Ylva[13].
- Among Birger Jarl's spouses was Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden[14].
- Birger Jarl was married to Matilda of Holstein[15].
- A child of Birger Jarl was Valdemar[16].
- A child of Birger Jarl was Gregers Birgersson[17].
- A child of Birger Jarl was Rikissa Birgersdotter[18].
- A child of Birger Jarl was Magnus III of Sweden[19].
- A child of Birger Jarl was Eric Birgersson[20].
- A child of Birger Jarl was Benedict, Duke of Finland[21].
- Birger Jarl held citizenship in Sweden[22].
- Swedish was Birger Jarl's native language[23].
- Birger Jarl worked as a politician[6].
- Birger Jarl's professions included military personnel[7].
- Birger Jarl worked as a monarch[8].
- Birger Jarl held the position of Q132446801[24].
- Birger Jarl is recorded as male[25].
- Birger Jarl's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Birger Jarl's family is recorded as House of Bjelbo[27].
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Origins and Family
Birger Jarl was born in Bjälbo[2]. He was born on 1210[3]. His father was Magnus Minniskiöld[12]. His mother was Ingrid Ylva[13]. Swedish was his native language[23].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and monarch[8]. Birger Jarl held the position of Q132446801[24].
Personal Life
Spouses include Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden[14], 1212–1254[28], of Sweden[29] and Matilda of Holstein[15], a consort[30], 1218–1288[31], of Kingdom of Denmark[32]. Children include Valdemar[16], a politician[33], 1243–1302[34], of Sweden[35]; Gregers Birgersson[17], of Sweden[36]; Rikissa Birgersdotter[18], a consort[37], 1300–1288[38]; Magnus III of Sweden[19], a king[39], 1240–1290[40], of Sweden[41]; Eric Birgersson[20], an aristocrat[42], 1250–1275[43]; and Benedict, Duke of Finland[21], a Catholic priest[44], 1254–1291[45], of Sweden[46].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 28, 1266[5] and October 21, 1266[10]. Birger Jarl passed away in Jälbolung[4]. Burial took place at Varnhem Abbey[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Birger Jarl include Birger Jarls torg[47], a square[48], in Sweden[49]; he[50], a cruise ship[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1953[53]; Birger Jarlsgatan[54], a street[55], in Sweden[56]; and Birger Jarls Tower[57], a fortified tower[58], in Sweden[59], founded in 1530[60].
Why It Matters
Birger Jarl ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include Birger Jarls torg[47], a square[48], in Sweden[49]; he[50], a cruise ship[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1953[53]; Birger Jarlsgatan[54], a street[55], in Sweden[56]; and Birger Jarls Tower[57], a fortified tower[58], in Sweden[59], founded in 1530[60].
FAQs
Where was Birger Jarl born?
Birger Jarl was born in Bjälbo[2].
Where did Birger Jarl die?
Birger Jarl died in Jälbolung[4].
Who were Birger Jarl's parents?
Birger Jarl's father was Magnus Minniskiöld[12]. Birger Jarl's mother was Ingrid Ylva[13].
Who was Birger Jarl married to?
Birger Jarl's spouses include Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden[14] and Matilda of Holstein[15].
What did Birger Jarl do for work?
Birger Jarl worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and monarch[8].