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{{WP-REAL}} | {{Otheruses|Ragnar Lothbrok's siege in 845|the [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|siege in 885–886]] or the [[Siege of Paris (1429)|siege in 1429]]}} | ||
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{{Battle Infobox | {{Battle Infobox | ||
|prev = [[ | |prev = [[Fourth Fitna]] | ||
|next = [[ | |next = [[Anarchy at Samarra]] | ||
|name = Siege of Paris | |name = Siege of Paris | ||
|image = | |image = ACV BB - Ragnar Lothbrok.jpg | ||
|conflict = [[Viking expansion]] | |conflict = [[Viking expansion]] | ||
|date = March 845 | |date = March 845 | ||
|place = [[Paris]], [[Francia|West Francia]] | |place = [[Paris]], [[Francia|West Francia]] | ||
|result = Viking plunder and occupation of Paris; departed for 7,000 [[livre]]s of silver and gold | |result = Viking plunder and occupation of Paris; departed for 7,000 [[livre]]s of [[silver]] and [[gold]] | ||
|side1 = [[Francia|West Francia]] | |side1 = [[Francia|West Francia]] | ||
|side2 = [[Denmark|Danish]] [[Vikings]] | |side2 = [[Denmark|Danish]] [[Vikings]] | ||
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|commanders2 = [[Ragnar Lodbrok]] | |commanders2 = [[Ragnar Lodbrok]] | ||
|forces1 = Unknown | |forces1 = Unknown | ||
|forces2 = 120 ships, with at least | |forces2 = 120 ships, with at least 5,000 men}} | ||
The '''Siege of Paris''' of 845 was the culmination of a [[Vikings|Viking]] invasion of [[Francia|West Francia]]. The Viking forces were led by [[Ragnar Lothbrok]]. | The '''Siege of Paris''' of 845 was the culmination of a [[Vikings|Viking]] invasion of [[Francia|West Francia]]. The Viking forces were led by [[Ragnar Lothbrok]]. | ||
Jarl [[Sten Stensson]] participated in the siege and fought under Ragnar, | ==Siege== | ||
''[[Jarl]]'' [[Sten Stensson]] participated in the siege and fought under Ragnar, as did over 5,000 other Vikings. The [[Seine]] was filled with their 120 [[longship]]s and dyed red with their battles.<ref name="Chapter 2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' – [[Departure]]</ref> | |||
==Aftermath== | |||
According to Sten, the Franks paid them so much [[silver]] and [[gold]] to leave that if they had been given more, their [[ship]]s would have sunk.<ref name="Chapter 2" /> | |||
==Legacy== | |||
As they sailed towards England in 866, Sten Stensson told his sons [[Ulf Stensson|Ulf]] and [[Björn Stensson|Björn]] about his experiences in Francia.<ref name="Chapter 2"/> Upon arriving in Francia in 885 to aid [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|another siege]] of Paris, [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] remembered that Ragnar had sacked the city for "a fortune in silver and sorrow".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' – [[To Francia]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' {{1st}} {{Fb}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[The Siege of Paris]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist|1}} | ||
{{Timeline}} | |||
[[Category:Timeline]] | [[Category:Timeline]] | ||
[[Category:Battles]] | [[Category:Battles]] | ||
[[Category:Viking expansion]] | [[Category:Viking expansion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:48, 13 February 2024
This article is about Ragnar Lothbrok's siege in 845. For other uses, see the siege in 885–886 or the siege in 1429.
The Siege of Paris of 845 was the culmination of a Viking invasion of West Francia. The Viking forces were led by Ragnar Lothbrok.
Siege[edit | edit source]
Jarl Sten Stensson participated in the siege and fought under Ragnar, as did over 5,000 other Vikings. The Seine was filled with their 120 longships and dyed red with their battles.[1]
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
According to Sten, the Franks paid them so much silver and gold to leave that if they had been given more, their ships would have sunk.[1]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
As they sailed towards England in 866, Sten Stensson told his sons Ulf and Björn about his experiences in Francia.[1] Upon arriving in Francia in 885 to aid another siege of Paris, Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan remembered that Ragnar had sacked the city for "a fortune in silver and sorrow".[2]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers (first appearance) (flashback only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]