Birger Jarl, Swedish politician (born 1210)

Birger Jarl

Jarl of Sweden from 1248 to 1266

Birger Jarl or Birger Magnusson was a Swedish statesman and regent, jarl, and a member of the House of Bjälbo, who played a pivotal role in consolidating Sweden after the civil wars between the House of Erik and the House of Sverker. His first marriage was to Princess Ingeborg…