Birger Jarl

Birger, depicted in a [[corbel]] in Varnhem Church, wears a ducal [[coronet]] that fuses Norwegian and continental styles with English influences.<ref>{{cite book | last=Svanberg | first=Jan | title=Furstebilder från Folkungatid | publisher=Skaraborgs länsmuseum | publication-place=Skara | date=1987 | isbn=91-85884-52-9 | language=sv|pages=104–106}}</ref> Birger Jarl or Birger Magnusson (21 October 1266) was a Swedish statesman and regent, ''jarl'', and a member of the House of Bjälbo, who played a pivotal role in consolidating Sweden after the civil wars between the House of Erik and the House of Sverker. His first marriage was to Princess Ingeborg of Sweden, which created his base of power. Birger led the Second Swedish Crusade, which established Swedish rule in Finland. Additionally, he is traditionally attributed with the foundation of the Swedish capital, Stockholm, around 1250. Birger used the Latin title of ("duke of Swedes and Geats"). Provided by Wikipedia
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    Stockholms blåsorkester : for band
    by Rydberg, Sam (1885-1956)
    Published 1992
    Other Authors: “…Jarl, Birger…”
    Classmark: MK 3 Rydb
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    Marcia rhapsodia di Bonelli : for band
    by Rydberg, Sam (1885-1956)
    Published 1994
    Other Authors: “…Jarl, Birger…”
    Classmark: MK 3 Rydb
    Book

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    Pas redoublé : for band
    Published 1994
    Other Authors: “…Jarl, Birger…”
    Classmark: MK 3 Ross
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