Family tree · Orkney and Scotland

Magnus Erlendsson

c. 1075 to c. 1117

Magnus Erlendsson, c. 1075 to c. 1117, was Earl of Orkney and grandson of Ingebjørg Finnsdatter, daughter of Finn Arnesson from Giske. He was killed by his cousin Håkon Pålsson and was afterwards regarded as a saint. St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, begun in 1137, is dedicated to him. The builder was his sister's son Ragnvald Kale.

Earl of Orkney, grandson of Ingebjørg Finnsdatter from Giske. Killed by his cousin Håkon Pålsson. He was regarded as a saint, and St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall is dedicated to him.

Parents: Erlend Torfinnsson

Source

Arnmœðlinga tal (Fagrskinna B); Orknøyinga saga