Ragnheiður Jónsdóttir

The Icelander Ragnheiður Jónsdóttir (* 1646, † 1715 ) was the third wife of Gisli Þorláksson, Bishop of Hólar. She lived a long time in the widow of the Church of Gröf.

She was known for designing embroidery designs.

A portrait of her can be found on the current 5000 Icelandic crowns banknote.

  • Textile artist
  • Icelander
  • Born in 1646
  • Died in 1715
  • Woman
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