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Torgils Knutsson. I mentioned first 1283 and is knighted 1289 by king Magnus Ladulås. He conquered eastern Finland and founded the city of Viborg 1293 as a protection from the russians. He started to build a castle in Viborg. He was prisoned on order av king Birger,
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Torgils Knutsson • I mentionedfirst 1283 and is knighted 1289 by king Magnus Ladulås. • Heconqueredeastern Finland and founded the city of Viborg 1293 as a protection from the russians
Hewasprisoned on order av kingBirger, • Hesentencedtodeath and wasbeheaded in Stockholm 1306.
-Thisstatueof Torgils is in Viborg in todaysRussia Hisweapon