# The Bridal Wreath — Character guide

> Key figures in The Bridal Wreath by Sigrid Undset.

- [Kristin Lavransdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/kristin_lavransdatter.md): Headstrong daughter of Lavrans, central protagonist whose love for Erlend drives the plot.
- [Erlend Nikulaussön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/erlend_nikulauss%C3%B6n.md): Passionate knight who becomes Kristin's lover and later husband, bringing scandal.
- [Lavrans Björgulfsön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/lavrans_bj%C3%B6rgulfs%C3%B6n.md): Kristin's devout and loving father, a respected landowner at Jörundgaard.
- [Ragnfrid Ivarsdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/ragnfrid_ivarsdatter.md): Kristin's mother, burdened by grief and a strained marriage to Lavrans.
- [Lady Aashild Gautesdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/lady_aashild_gautesdatter.md): Wise and worldly aunt to Erlend, known for her healing arts and past scandal.
- [Simon Andressön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/simon_andress%C3%B6n.md): Honorable suitor of Kristin who later marries her sister Ramborg.
- [Brother Edvin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/brother_edvin.md): Kindly wandering friar who befriends Kristin and offers spiritual counsel.
- [Eline Ormsdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/eline_ormsdatter.md): Erlend's former mistress, whose past threatens his relationship with Kristin.
- [Ulvhild Lavransdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/ulvhild_lavransdatter.md): Kristin's younger sister, crippled by an accident and later dies young.
- [Ingebjörg Filippusdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/ingebj%C3%B6rg_filippusdatter.md): Kristin's lively friend at the convent, later a nun.
- [Arne Gyrdsön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/arne_gyrds%C3%B6n.md): Loyal farmhand at Jörundgaard, secretly in love with Kristin.
- [Sira Eirik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/sira_eirik.md): Local priest at the church near Jörundgaard, a trusted spiritual figure.
- [Sir Munan Baardsön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/munan_baards%C3%B6n.md): Erlend's worldly and scheming uncle, involved in political intrigues.
- [Bentein Priestson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/bentein_priestson.md): Troublemaking son of a priest, who causes conflict for Kristin's family.
- [Lady Groa Guttormsdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/lady_groa_guttormsdatter.md): Wealthy widow and relative of Lavrans, hostess at a key gathering.
- [Sir Björn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/sir_bj%C3%B6rn.md): Knight and friend of Erlend, involved in his adventures.
- [Sira Sigurd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/sira_sigurd.md): Priest at the convent where Kristin stays, stern but fair.
- [Sister Potentia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/sister_potentia.md): Nun at Nonneseter convent, teacher and supervisor of the novices.
- [Aasmund Björgulfsön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/aasmund_bj%C3%B6rgulfs%C3%B6n.md): Lavrans's younger brother, a priest and later bishop.
- [Sister Cecilia Baardsdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/sister_cecilia_baardsdatter.md): Nun at Nonneseter, relative of Erlend, helps Kristin.
- [King Haakon the Old](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/king_haakon_the_old.md): Aging king of Norway, appears briefly in court scenes.
- [Sir Erlend](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/sir_erlend.md): Erlend's father, mentioned but appears in flashback.
- [Inga of Finsbrekken](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/inga_of_finsbrekken.md): Poor woman who nurses Ulvhild after her accident.
- [Father Ingjald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/father_ingjald.md): Monk and spiritual advisor to Lavrans and his family.
- [Sir Andres Gudmundsön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/sir_andres_gudmunds%C3%B6n.md): Simon Darre's father, a wealthy landowner.
- [Tordis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/tordis.md): Servant woman at Jörundgaard, loyal to the family.
- [Trond Ivarsön of Sundbu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/trond_ivars%C3%B6n_of_sundbu.md): Ragnfrid's brother, a gruff but supportive uncle to Kristin.
- [Sir Baard Petersön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/baard_peters%C3%B6n.md): Knight and friend of Erlend, accompanies him on travels.
- [Gyrd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/gyrd.md): Son of Lavrans's neighbor, briefly a suitor to Kristin.
- [Didrek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/didrek.md): Servant at Jörundgaard, involved in farm work.
- [Halvdan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/halvdan.md): Farmhand at Jörundgaard, loyal to Lavrans.
- [Ramborg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/ramborg.md): Kristin's younger sister, later marries Simon Darre.
- [Isrid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/isrid.md): Servant woman at Jörundgaard, helps raise the children.
- [Ulf Haldorsön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/ulf_haldors%C3%B6n.md): Erlend's loyal servant and companion, later a friend to Kristin.
- [Brynhild Fluga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/brynhild_fluga.md): Woman at a feast who gossips about Kristin and Erlend.
- [Old Gunhild](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/old_gunhild.md): Elderly servant at Jörundgaard, known for her wisdom.
- [Helga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/helga.md): Young servant girl at Jörundgaard, companion to Kristin.
- [Guldsveinen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/guldsveinen.md): Nickname for a mysterious man who appears at a wedding.
- [Sister Astrid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/astrid.md): Nun at Nonneseter, kind to Kristin during her stay.
- [Lady Halfrid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/lady_halfrid.md): Widow and friend of Lady Aashild, hosts a gathering.
- [Lady Angerd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/lady_angerd.md): Woman at a feast, gossips about Kristin's scandal.
- [Sira Jon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/sira_jon.md): Priest at a nearby church, performs marriages.
- [Sigurd of Loptsgaard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/sigurd_of_loptsgaard.md): Neighbor and friend of Lavrans, a landowner.
- [Queen Margret Skulesdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/queen_margret_skulesdatter.md): Queen of Norway, appears briefly at court.
- [Lady Ingebjörg Haakonsdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/lady_ingebj%C3%B6rg_haakonsdatter.md): Swedish noblewoman, mentioned in political context.
- [Sir Laurentius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/laurentius.md): Lawman and judge, appears in a legal matter.
- [Ivar Sir Alfsön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/ivar_sir_alfs%C3%B6n.md): Son of a knight, briefly a suitor to Kristin.
- [Gunnulv](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/gunnulv.md): Servant at Jörundgaard, helps with farm tasks.
- [Tomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/tomas.md): Servant at Jörundgaard, accompanies Kristin on trips.
- [Lady Katrin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/lady_katrin.md): Witty noblewoman at a feast, comments on Kristin.
- [Gyrid of Skog](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/gyrid_of_skog.md): Woman from a neighboring farm, appears at a gathering.
- [Trond Gjesling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/trond_gjesling.md): Member of the Gjesling family, involved in a feud.
- [Björgulv](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/bj%C3%B6rgulv.md): Servant at Jörundgaard, mentioned in passing.
- [Steinulv](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/steinulv.md): Servant at Jörundgaard, helps with errands.
- [Geirhild Drivsdatter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/geirhild_drivsdatter.md): Woman from a distant farm, briefly mentioned.
- [Gissur Arnfinsön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/gissur_arnfins%C3%B6n.md): Man from a neighboring district, appears in a legal matter.
- [Ivar Gjesling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/ivar_gjesling.md): Member of the Gjesling family, mentioned in a feud.
- [Canon Martein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/canon_martein.md): Church official, appears in a religious context.
- [King Magnus Haakonsön](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/king_magnus_haakons%C3%B6n.md): Son of King Haakon, briefly mentioned as heir.
- [Duke Eirik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/duke_eirik.md): Norwegian duke, appears briefly in court.
- [Haftor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/characters/haftor.md): Servant at Jörundgaard, mentioned in passing.

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