Directed by Ciaran Donnelly. Ragnar is an ambitious man and a great warrior who thirsts for adventure. After defeating them a captive tells them of the town of Hexham. Ragnar is the leader of his warband. Clive Standen previews what to expect when Rollo resurfaces. This raid is featured in Season 1 of Vikings, Trial. After being sent back to the lands of the West by Earl Haraldson, the Northmen encounter a band of Northumbrian soldiers. Even so, she languished for her slain tribe, most of all for her brother. According to Dudo, Rollo seized Rouen in 876. He and Ragnar led jointly their first and second raids to Northumbria yet Ragnar received most of the fame. However when Jarl Haroldsson prosecuted Ragnar, his attempts to make Rollo betray Ragnar failed. Browse more photos from the Season 2, Episode 7: Blood Eagle gallery, only on history.com. Borg is joined by Rollo, and this Viking clash pits brother against brother. She had been in the forest when the blood-curdling screams had beckoned her; most belonged to her kinfolk, others to the barbarians laying waste to them. Rollo’s Raids on France and Becoming Duke Rollo of Normandy The siege of Paris during 885 and 886 was the first time Rollo’s name appeared in the history as a Viking leader. Floki receives a sign that "blood must be spilled", and kills Athelstan while he is praying. A sense of doom looms over Kattegat as bloodshed ensues, but as the defeated army flees in the face of the victors, a legendary warrior makes his way home. The battle begins between Ragnar and King Horik's forces against Jarl Borg.

With Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, Jessalyn Gilsig. He was born and raised in Kattegat, Norway with is older brother Rollo. And Edward's successor will be deposed by a descendant of Rollo - William of Normandy. Directed by Daniel Grou.

However, he turns out to be the father of Alfred the Great, and therefore the ancestor of all Anglo-Saxon kings down to Edward the Confessor. Her gaze darted from Floki to Rollo, knowing she should be grateful she hadn't suffered that indignity. The raid took place in 793 A.D, inland Northumbria. Floki kills him in S 3 E 08.

Rollo reveals that Athelstan no longer wears his arm band. 26: 7 "Paris" Kelly Makin: Michael Hirst: April 2, 2015 () Rollo was very ambitious.

His Father was Sigurd Hring and his Mother was Alfhild Gandolfsdotter. Created by Michael Hirst, Vikings debuted on History Channel in 2013 and is currently … With Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgård, Alexander Ludwig, John Kavanagh. The Raid of Hexham was the first Viking raid to a town in the lands of the West. Vikings has seen a lot of characters come and go, and while some got what they deserved, others remained loyal until the end, making their deaths truly heartbreaking. Ragnar is married to Lagertha and has two children, Björn and Gyda. Ragnar, heartbroken by Athelstan's death, carries his body up the side of the mountain for burial, and asks Athelstan for forgiveness. Such was the case of Helga (Maude Hirst), Floki’s wife and a character very popular among fans due to her loyalty and compassion. Floki is one amongst many Vikings who could have killed Athelstan. When Vikings returns, it will give us a new season and a whole new Rollo.