Rollo - Wikipedia
WEBRollo (Norman: Rou, Rolloun; Old Norse: Hrólfr; French: Rollon; died in 933), also known with his epithet, Rollo "the Walker", [4] was a Viking who, as Count of Rouen, became the first ruler of Normandy, a region in today's northern France.
Rollo of Normandy - World History Encyclopedia
WEBNov 8, 2018 · Rollo was a Viking chieftain who became the founder of Normandy and the great-great-great grandfather of William the Conqueror. Learn about his origins, conversion, rule, and legacy in this article.
Rollo Ragnvaldsson (c.860 - 931) - Genealogy - Geni.com
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Duke of Normandy was the title given to the rulers of the Duchy of Normandy in northwestern France, which has its origins as the County of Rouen, a fief created in 911 by King Charles II "the Simple" of France for Rollo, a Norwegian nobleman and Viking leader of Northmen.
Rollo | Viking Leader, Conqueror, Normandy | Britannica
WEBJul 26, 2024 · Rollo (born c. 860—died c. 932) was a Scandinavian rover who founded the duchy of Normandy. According to later Scandinavian sagas, Rollo, making himself independent of King Harald I of Norway, sailed off to raid Scotland, England, Flanders, and France on pirating expeditions.
11 facts about Viking leader Rollo, the first Duke of Normandy
WEBLearn about the real Viking leader Rollo, who became the ruler of Normandy after sacking Rouen and marrying a French princess. Discover his legacy, his descendants, and his burial place in Rouen.
Rollo - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBRollo (c. 846 - c. 928) was a Viking raider who became a vassal of the Frankish king Charles the Simple. He received lands around Rouen and established the dynasty of Normandy, which later conquered England and influenced Europe.
How Rollo the Viking Conqueror Settled in Normandy
WEBJun 25, 2020 · Rollo, the legendary Viking warrior, raided France and laid siege to Paris several times. In the end, peace was made and he founded a dynasty in Normandy. Rollo was a well-known Viking leader who lived between the 9th and 10th centuries AD.
72: The Viking Conquest of Normandy - The French History Podcast
WEBJun 11, 2022 · Thus, in 911, Rollo became Count of Rouen, and the north of Francia became ‘Normandy,’ the land of the Northmen. The Norman retelling of this event has Rollo act with remarkable defiance, which is almost certainly false.
Rollo of Normandy - First of the Normans
WEB6 days ago · Rollo is a fascinating historical viking chieftain and best known for being the first ruler of Normandy. However, when he became ruler, it was initially a smaller area called Rouen. It was given to him by the West Frankish king Charles, known as Charles the Simple. The gift of the land was basically a pay-off so that he would stop attacking ...
Rollo, Viking warlord - Normandy Tourism, France
WEBLearn about Rollo, the founder of the Duchy of Normandy, who signed a treaty with King Charles the Simple in 911 and became a Christian in Rouen. Discover how the Vikings shaped Normandy's culture, history and architecture.