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6 unusual facts about Birger Jarl


Adolf IV of Holstein

Mechthild (1225–1288): she married firstly in 1237 Abel of Denmark, Duke of Schleswig and later King of Denmark (this marriage provided the basis for later claims by the Schauenburgers on the Duchy of Schleswig); and secondly Birger Jarl, Regent of Sweden

Birger Jarl

Several other historical structures there are also named for him including the street Birger Jarlsgatan on Norrmalm and the tower Birger Jarls Torn on Riddarholmen.

Birger of Sweden

Birger Jarl also called Birger Magnusson (c. 1200-1266), Jarl of Sweden and statesman

Bombardier C20

Many of the names are linked to Stockholm; for example, coach no. 2001 was christened Birger Jarl.

Duchess of Sweden

Matilda of Holstein, Duchess of Sweden 1261–1288 as second consort and widow of Birger Jarl

Ingeborg, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Sweden 1248–1254, it is unknown whether this was a primary title in its own right or adopted as consort of Birger Jarl


Ingrid Ylva

Several of his sons, born or raised by Ingrid Ylva, would come to hold positions of power when grown: Eskil became lawspeaker in Westrogothia, Karl and Bengt both became bishops of Linköping and Birger became Jarl of Sweden, and later had his son elected king.


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