Folke Birgersson

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Folke Birgersson (* 1164 in Uppsala ; † July 17, 1210 ) was Jarl (Prince) from 1208 to 1210 under the Swedish King Sverker II.

Birgersson was married to Ulfhild and died in the Battle of Gestilren in 1210 .

Folke was a son of Birger Brosa . Folke's son Sune married Sverker's daughter Helena Sverkersdotter .

Folke Birgersson is considered to be the namesake of the Folkung people .

progeny

  • Sune Folkesson (Bjälbo family), married to Helena Sverkersdotter from Sweden
  • Holmger Folkesson (Ama). † 1254 in Kimstad
  • Daughter, married to Johan Ängel the Elder Ä.
  • Daughter, married to Rörik
  • ? Daughter, married to Ulf Fase
personal data
SURNAME Folke Birgersson
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Jarl under Sverker II.
DATE OF BIRTH 1164
PLACE OF BIRTH Uppsala
DATE OF DEATH July 17, 1210
Place of death at Gestilren