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'''Rollo''' ({{Wiki|Old Norse}}: ''Hrolfr''; c. 860 – c. 932), also known as '''Rollo Stoutheart''', was a [[Viking]] leader who became the first ruler of {{Wiki|Normandy}}, a region in northern [[France]]. He was the son of | '''Rollo''' ({{Wiki|Old Norse}}: ''Hrolfr''; c. 860 – c. 932), also known as '''Rollo Stoutheart''', was a [[Viking]] leader who became the first ruler of {{Wiki|Normandy}}, a region in northern [[France]]. He was assumed to be the son of {{Wiki|Rognvald Eysteinsson}}, a petty king of {{Wiki|Møre og Romsdal|Møre}}. | ||
Rollo later went on to become one of the leaders of the [[Siege of Paris (885-886)|Siege of Paris]] in 885. He was also the founder of the {{Wiki|House of Normandy}}, which produced numerous kings of [[England]], including [[William the Conqueror]]. | Rollo later went on to become one of the leaders of the [[Siege of Paris (885-886)|Siege of Paris]] in 885. He was also the founder of the {{Wiki|House of Normandy}}, which produced numerous kings of [[England]], including [[William the Conqueror]]. | ||
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Rollo (Old Norse: Hrolfr; c. 860 – c. 932), also known as Rollo Stoutheart, was a Viking leader who became the first ruler of Normandy, a region in northern France. He was assumed to be the son of Rognvald Eysteinsson, a petty king of Møre.
Rollo later went on to become one of the leaders of the Siege of Paris in 885. He was also the founder of the House of Normandy, which produced numerous kings of England, including William the Conqueror.
Behind the scenes
Rollo is a historical character who appears in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. He is voiced by Canadian actor Curtis Legault.
According to the Orkneyinga Saga, Rollo was said to have earned his epithet, "the Walker", because he "was so big, no horse could carry him".
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