Ragnhild Eriksdotter was the daughter of Eric Bloodaxe and his wife, Gunnhild. According to the Orkneyinga Saga, she was an ambitious and scheming woman who sought power through the men of the family of Thorfinn Torf-Einarsson, who was Earl of Orkney. The period after Thorfinn's death was one of dynastic strife.

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Born: 934
Died: 984

Family

Arnfinn Thorfinnssonspouse Havard Thorfinnssonspouse Ljotr Thorfinnssonspouse Eric Bloodaxefather Gunnhildmother Harald Greycloaksibling Gamle Eirikssensibling

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Born: 934
Died: 984

Family

Arnfinn Thorfinnssonspouse Havard Thorfinnssonspouse Ljotr Thorfinnssonspouse Eric Bloodaxefather Gunnhildmother Harald Greycloaksibling Gamle Eirikssensibling