Valdemar I of Sweden

Valdemar Birgersson was son of princess Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden[?] and Birger Jarl (earl Birger Magnusson of Sweden), who more or less ruled Sweden under the official king Eric Ericsson the lame[?]. When king Eric Ericsson died 1250, Valdemar was elected king in his fathers abcense. (Birger Jarl was on cruicade in Finland).

Valdemar never really ruled Sweden since his father Birger hold an iron grip over the country. After the death of Birger he soon come into conflict with his brother who wanted the throne.

Meanwhile, Valdemar had a relation with his wifes sister (both of them princesses of Denmark) and had to go to Rome in order to get the Popes forgivness. After his return, he was later prisoned by his brother Magnus, (later Magnus I of Sweden) who was elected king.

Preceded by: Eric XII of Sweden[?]

List of Swedish monarchs

Succeeded by: Magnus I of Sweden