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Birger jarl [▶] (English: "Earl Birger"), full name Birger Magnusson of Bjälbo (1210 – October 21, 1266), was a Swedish statesman and the founder of Stockholm.
In 1240, Birger organized a military campaign against Novgorod and was defeated by Alexander Nevsky during the Neva Battle.
Birger was elevated to the position of Jarl (directly translated: Earl, but the position was unique, not similar as earls in England) by King Eric XI in 1248 and had earlier married the king's sister Ingeborg Eriksdotter.
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