Family tree · Orkney and Scotland

Gunnhild Erlendsdatter

12th century

Gunnhild Erlendsdatter was the daughter of Erlend, Earl of Orkney, and sister of St Magnus. She lived in the 12th century and became the mother of Ragnvald Kale Kolsson, who became earl and began the building of St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall in 1137. Through her the line runs from Ingebjørg Finnsdatter and Giske on to Ragnvald jarl.

Daughter of Erlend, Earl of Orkney, sister of St Magnus and mother of Ragnvald jarl, who began the building of St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall.

Parents: Erlend Torfinnsson

Children: Ragnvald Kale Kolsson

Source

Arnmœðlinga tal (Fagrskinna B); Orknøyinga saga