He was a great Viking warrior who famously secured a permanent foothold on Frankish soil. Rollo of Normandy (c.835/870-928/933): One of the most famous Viking leaders in history and the founder and first ruler of Normandy, a region of Northern France. Guthrum ruled East Anglia well until his death, issuing coins in his baptismal name, Æthelstan. Guthrum agreed to be baptized as part of the terms of surrender and Alfred became his godfather. As one of the main leaders of the Vikings’ Great Summer Army, Guthrum fought against Alfred the Great of Wessex for years, often winning great victories, before he was finally defeated at the Battle of Edington in 878 and persuaded by Alfred to accept peace. Guthrum (c.835-890): Born in Denmark, Guthrum was a Viking raider and conqueror who became King of East Anglia in England between 878 until his death in 890.Olaf ruled jointly with another Viking named Imar, who some historians argue is Ivar Ragnarsson (i.e. Some sources claim he was a descendant of Ragnar Lothbrok. 820): Olaf the White was born in Ireland. Some historians and archaeologists doubt that the Vikings mistook Luna for Rome, arguing that that bit was added on later to discredit the “heathen conquerors.” Whichever Viking leader it was, it was a ploy to get inside and sack the city, which worked horrendously well. Some historians say it was Björn Ironside who faked his death and was permitted a Christian burial within the walls of the city. Hasting is also famous for faking his death in order to penetrate the impenetrable fortifications of what he and Björn Ironside (allegedly) believed to be the great ancient city of Rome, but turned out to be Luna (Luni, Italy)-which so angered the ruthless, glory-seeking Viking chieftain that he slaughtered every man in the city for his own error. In their four-year long odyssey, these two seafaring, glory-driven, profit-seeking Viking leaders sailed through the Straits of Gibraltar and into the Mediterranean, leading raids and capturing cities along the North African coast, and into Spain, Italy, and possibly farther still. Hasting also claimed to be one of the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok, but some historians question his claim. 9th century): Also known as Hastein, Hæsten, and even Alsting, Hasting was a famous Viking leader who is known for leading, with Björn Ironside and 62 Viking longships, one of the longest, most spectacular Viking expeditions in history. Ubba is also believed to be one of the sons of the famous Ragnar Lothbrok 9th century): Famous Viking warrior and one of the commanders of the Great Heathen Army. Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye Ragnarsson (circa mid-to-late 9th century): Viking warrior and Danish king, believed to be one of the six sons of Ragnar Lothbrok.Halfdan Ragnarsson (Died in 877): Also known as Hvitserk (“Whiteshirt”), Halfdan is believed to be one of the six sons of Ragnar Lothbrok.Historians believe he was named Ivar the Boneless because he had brittle bone disease. Ivar the Boneless is known for his invasions of England and Ireland. 800-873): A legendary Viking leader who, also known as Ivar Ragnarsson, is believed to be one of the six sons of Ragnar Lothbrok. Björn Ironside was one of the six sons of Ragnar Lothbrok. 9th century): Believed to be the first ruler of the Swedish Munso dynasty. Naddodd was believed to be related to two other famous Viking explorers, Erik the Red and his son, Leif Erikson 825): Naddodd is credited with the discovery of Iceland. 9th century): Believed to be a Viking shield-maiden, a ruler in Norway, and the first wife of the famous Viking Ragnar Lothbrok. To learn more about Ragnar Lothbrok, check out Classic Influence Podcast CIP 023: Construct Your Own Heroic Life History: Ragnar Lothbrok, The Everlasting Legend of the Viking Leader And he remains one of the greatest heroes of Viking history.
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