Birger Magnusson
Birger Magnusson (born 1280βdied May 31, 1321) was the king of Sweden (1290β1318), son of Magnus I. He was nominally king under a regency during 1290β1302. He was crowned in 1302 and subsequently engaged in civil war with his brothers (1306β10). Later (1317β18), he had them imprisoned and killed but was himself driven into exile in Denmark (1318).
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Birger Magnusson
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27 May 2026
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November 13, 2026