1040–1103) who was a leading member of the Giske family (Giskeætten) of Sunnmøre and the cousin of King Olav Kyrre who ruled Norway from 1067 until his death in 1093.
[2] [3] [4] Ragnhild Skoftesdotter was married to Dag Eilivsson who was associated with the founding of Gimsøy Abbey.
[5][6][7][8] Ragnhild Skoftesdotter lived just prior to the beginning of the civil war era in Norway.
During a portion of that time, Norway was ruled jointly by three half-brothers; Inge, Sigurd and Eystein.
All three were recognized as sons of King Harald Gille and joint heirs to the throne of Norway.