Öndóttur
Ninth century Icelandic settler
About Öndóttur
Lived 892 – 999 (aged 106–107).
Öndóttur kráka ("the crow") Erlingsson (born c. 892) is the name of a Viking chief and one of Iceland's first settlers.
Biography His history is intertwined with that of Sleitu-Björn Hróarsson and the Skagafjörður region. He established his estate in Viðvíkursveit, which previously belonged to Sleitu-Björn. His grandson, Thorvardur Sage-Böðvarsson, built the first church in Hjaltadalur in 984. The Ásbirningar family clan claimed to be Öndóttur's descendants.
His son Böðvar Öndottsson (born 920) appears in the Gull-Þóris saga.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Öndóttur?
Ninth century Icelandic settler
When was Öndóttur born?
Öndóttur was born in 892.
When did Öndóttur die?
Öndóttur died in 999.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Öndóttur. https://biography.guide/ondottur/
MLA: "Öndóttur." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ondottur/.
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