Birger, Duke of Sweden

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Duke
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Swedish_King_Eric_XI
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Sweden
gptkb:Scandinavia
Medieval Sweden
gptkbp:birth_date 1280
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Uppsala_Cathedral
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:death_date 1321
gptkbp:father gptkb:Valdemar,_Duke_of_Sweden
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Bjelbo
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Birger, Duke of Sweden
gptkbp:issues gptkb:Margaret_of_Sweden
gptkb:Catherine_of_Sweden
gptkb:Valdemar,_Duke_of_Finland
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Cultural_patronage
gptkb:Historical_significance
gptkb:Military_campaigns
Strengthening the monarchy
Legal reforms
Establishment of trade routes
Promotion of Christianity
Influence on Scandinavian politics
Promotion of trade
Influence on Swedish history
Construction of fortifications
Support of the church
Encouragement of agriculture
Development of cities
Establishing law codes
Diplomatic relations with Norway
Establishing the Swedish nobility
Founding Stockholm
Legacy in Swedish culture
Role in the Kalmar Union
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Ingeborg_of_Norway
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Birger_Jarl
gptkbp:predecessor Magnus, Duke of Sweden
gptkbp:reign_end 1290-1318
gptkbp:significant_event Battle of Sparrsätra
Battle of Lena
Treaty of Strängnäs
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Cecilia_of_Sweden
gptkbp:successor Eric, Duke of Sweden
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Sweden