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Birger Brosa

Type Figure Region Sweden Time c. 1140–1202 Also known as Birger Brosa、Birger Jarl、比尔格·雅尔

Birger Brosa (c. 1140–1202) was a Swedish jarl, active in politics from the 1160s, who became jarl around 1174 and long assisted King Knut Eriksson i…

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  1. c. 1140–1174Sweden · SwedenOf the House of Folking, he took part in the Swedish succession struggles of the 1160s, supporting the Erik dynasty faction, and gradually accumulated military and political influence.
  2. 1174–1202Jönköping · SmålandHe assisted King Knut Eriksson and effectively directed Sweden's military and civil affairs in the 1180s; in 1191 he organized the third Swedish crusade to Finland, consolidating Swedish influence in the east.

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