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Rollo (Norman: Rou, Rolloun; Old Norse: Hrólfr; French: Rollon; died between 928 and 933) was a Viking who, as Count of Rouen, became the first ruler of Normandy, today a region in northern France.

Rollo, 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. Early in the 10th century, Rollo’s Danish army.

Rollo (l. c.860-c.930 CE, r. 911-927 CE) was a Viking chieftain who became the founder and first ruler of the region of Normandy. He converted to Christianity as part of a deal with the Frankish king...

1. Was Rollo the Viking a real person? Yes, Rollo was a real historical figure. Unlike the legendary figures of Ragnar and Lagertha, there is extensive history to prove that Rollo was a real person. His descendants became some of the most influential and powerful leaders of the 9th, 10th, and 11th centuries. 2. Was Rollo related to Ragnar Lothbrok?

Rollo of Normandy, originally known as Rollo Sigurdsson, is Ragnar Lothbrok's older brother and the Duke of Normandy. He is the husband of the Frankish Princess Gisla, and the father of William, Marcellus, and Celsa. Prior to his marriage, Rollo was known as a fearsome Viking warrior, with an...

Three Sources on the Ravages of the Northmen in Frankland, c. 843 - 912. includes information on Rollo from the Chronicle of St. Denis; at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook. He founded the duchy of Normandy in France, and was known as known as Rollo the Walker because he was too tall to ride a horse.

c. 930. Rollo of Normandy dies of natural causes, probably at his capital of Rouen. Explore the timline of Rollo of Normandy.

Rollo. The Viking adventurer Rollo (ca. 860-ca. 932) founded the line of the dukes of Normandy. He established Viking control of the lands at the mouth of the Seine River and thus began what became the most powerful French dukedom. Probably born in Norway, Rollo, or Rolf, was the son of Rögnvald, Earl of Möre.