Torberg Arnesson

c. 1000 to c. 1050

Torberg Arnesson, c. 1000 to c. 1050, is regarded as the founding ancestor of the Giske family (Giskeætta). He sat on Giske itself, and his power probably covered all of Sunnmøre. According to the sagas he married a daughter of Erling Skjalgsson at Sola near Stavanger, the most powerful man in western Norway. Through his daughter Tora he became the maternal grandfather of the kings Magnus II and Olaf Kyrre.

Son of Arne Arnmodsson and founding ancestor of the Giske family (Giskeætta). He sat on Giske itself, and his power probably covered all of Sunnmøre. He married a daughter of Erling Skjalgsson at Sola near Stavanger. Through his daughter Tora he became father-in-law of King Harald Hardrada.

Parents: Arne Arnmodsson

Married to: Ragnhild (Astrid) Erlingsdatter

Children: Tora Torbergsdatter, Jorunn Torbergsdatter, Øystein Orre, Ågmund Torbergsson

Source

Snorre; bygdeboka Borgund og Giske, bind I