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A woman of Kattegat and Eyvind's wife. She joins Floki's expedition to set up a colony. Her brother was killed by Kjetill's father Erik Tryggvason prior to the events of the series. She is killed by Kjetill. Queen Ealhswith of Northumbria. Played by Cathy Whyte (seasons 1–2, 4) Wife of King Aelle and the mother of Princess Judith. Jarl Borg
Nov 2, 2022 · Australian actor Sam Corlett ... Gustavsson's real-life nickname is also "Freydis," and her actual father and brother are also named Erik and Leif, just like those of her character in the show ...
- Lauren Thoman
- Leif Eriksson
- Freydis Eriksdotter
- Harald Sigurdsson
- King Canute
- Olaf “The Holy” Haraldson
- Emma of Normandy
- Earl Godwin
- Jarl Haakon
- Queen Ælfgifu
- Jarl Kåre
One major real-life Viking depicted in Valhalla is Leif Eriksson. He’s portrayed by Sam Corlett, the Aussie actor who portrayed Caliban on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. The series’ official description of Leif calls him a Greenlander raised in the old pagan beliefs on the outer fringes of the known world. A sailor and explorer, Leif Eriksson will...
The sister of Leif Eriksson and, historically, the daughter of explorer Erik the Red, Freydis is officially described as “a staunch believer in the ‘old gods’.” The show’s plot description says she first comes to Kattegat as an outsider but “becomes an inspiration to those of the old ways.” She’s played by Swedish actress Frida Gustavsson. The hist...
Known to history as Harald Hardrada, the series’ official description of Harald Sigurdsson calls him “one of the last Viking berserkers.” Hailing from Viking nobility, Harald is described as a charismatic, ambitious, and handsome leader who unites both followers of Odin and Christians. He’s played by Sanditon actor Leo Suter. The historical Harald ...
The King of Denmark, the show calls Canute “a wise, savvy, and ruthless Viking leader” whose ambitions “will mold the course of history in the 11th century and make him a defining figure of the Viking age.” He’s played by Keeping Faith actor Bradley Freegard. The historical Canute conquered England, becoming its king in 1017. His reign would last n...
Harald Sigurdsson’s older half-brother, Olaf is described by the show as “physically huge and ambitious … a stern and unforgiving Viking … [and] an ‘Old Testament’ Christian.” He’s portrayed by Jóhannes Jóhannesson (Bloodshot, Atomic Blonde). The historical Olaf is best known as Saint Olaf, the patron saint of Norway … but don’t let that fool you. ...
German model-actress Laura Berlin (Ruby Red) portrays this historical figure who is officially described by the show as being young, ambitious, politically astute, and “one of the wealthiest women in Europe.” Emma hails from the Norman court and is of Viking descent. The real Emma of Normandy was married to both Æthelred the Unready and Cnut (the a...
Vikings: Valhalla bills Earl Godwin, chief counselor to Canute, King of England, as the “ultimate survivor” whose “cunning ways get him far” from the political fringes he hails from. He’s played by David Oakes (The Borgias, The Pillars of the Earth). This character is based on Godwin of Wessex whose political fortunes rose quickly thanks to Canute ...
Portrayed by Danish-Swedish actress-singer Caroline Henderson, Jarl Haakon is the ruler of Kattegat, one of the key settings in the original Vikings and which served as the seat of power for Ragnar Lothbrok and his family. Netflix’s official description of the character calls her a “great warrior and tolerant leader” who “rules Kattegat with a stea...
The first wife of Æthelred the Unready, King of the English, Netflix describes Ælfgifu as a calculating and ambitious political player who “uses her charm and guile to great effect as she promotes the interests of her Mercian homeland and tries to assert herself in Canute's growing power structure.” She’s portrayed by Pollyanna Mcintosh from The Wa...
Jarl Kåre, played by Asbjørn Krogh Nissen, is vaguely described by Netflix as a character who “presents a threat to the old pagan ways.” As of now, there’s no evidence that Kåre is based on any particular historical figure from Viking history.
Corlett is an Australian actor who kicked off his career with a breakout role in the Netflix comedy horror show Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. He plays Caliban, the self-proclaimed Prince of Hell ...
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Discover more about vikings Leif Eriksson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir, Erik the Red, and Harald Sigurdsson. Learn the real histories and true stories of Vikings Leif Eriksson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir and Harald Sigurdsson.
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Jan 13, 2023 · January 13, 2023. By Patrick Stalwart. Vikings Valhalla’s family tree first includes Erik Thorvaldsson, also known as Erik the Red. Erik and his wife Jodhild had four children: a daughter named Freyds and three sons named Leif Erikson, Thorvald, and Thorstein. Thorgils is the son of Leif.
Feb 8, 2022 · The new series revolves around a new generation of Viking warriors, including Freydis Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsson), Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter), and most importantly, Leif Eriksson (Sam ...
