Jarl


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Related to Jarl: Birger jarl

Jarl may refer to:

Scandinavia

  • The word for duke or earl in Scandinavian languages (see Swedish jarls and Earl#Scandinavia)
  • Birger Jarl, founder of Stockholm
  • Ríg-Jarl or Jarl, a son of the god Ríg in Norse mythology

People

As a given name

  • Jarl Wahlström (1918–1999), 12th General of The Salvation Army
  • Jarl Kulle (1927–1997), Swedish actor and director
  • Jarl-Thure Eriksson (born 1944), Finnish scientist
  • Jarl-André Storbæk (born 1978), Norwegian football player
  • Jarl Espen Ygranes (born 1979), Norwegian ice hockey player
  • Jarl Friis-Mikkelsen (born 1951), Danish actor, singer, instructor, TV show host and former head of entertainment at Danmarks Radio.

As a surname

  • Sofia Jarl (born 1977), Swedish politician
  • Stefan Jarl (born 1941), Swedish film director

See also

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