THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Birger Jarl
Jarl and ruler of Sweden (c.1210–1266)
Birger Jarl was born in 1210 in Bjälbo, Sweden and died on October 21, 1266.
Born
in 1210
Died: October 21, 1266
Source:
No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.
- Birthplace
- Bjälbo, Sweden
- Professions
- politician, monarch, military personnel
- Citizenship
- Sweden
More about Birger Jarl
- Birth name
- Birger Magnusson
Family
- Spouse
- Matilda of Holstein
- Sibling
- Eskil Magnusson
- Mother
- Ingrid Ylva
- Spouse
- Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden
- Child
- Valdemar
- Child
- Rikissa Birgersdotter
- Child
- Magnus III of Sweden
- Father
- Magnus Minniskiöld
All birth date sources
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No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was Birger Jarl born?
Birger Jarl was born in Bjälbo, Sweden.
What was Birger Jarl’s name at birth?
Birger Jarl’s recorded birth name is Birger Magnusson.