Freydís Eiríksdóttir
Icelandic woman said to be the daughter of Erik the Red
born c. 965 ; died c. 1020
Associated with the Vinland expedition narratives
Allegiance: Norse settlers of Greenland and Vinland; Family of Erik the Red
Conflicts: Vinland expeditions (early 11th century); Internal disputes among Norse settlers in Vinland (as described in the sagas)
Erik the Red
Known for founding the first Viking settlements in Greenland
Born: c. 950 Jæren, Norway - Died: c. 1003 (aged around 53) Greenland
He most likely earned the epithet "the Red" due to the color of his hair and beard.
Allegiance: Norse settlers of Iceland and Greenland; Viking Age Scandinavian culture
Conflicts: Feuds in Iceland leading to his exile; Regional disputes among Norse settlers in Greenland