Rollo was a Viking leader who became the first ruler of Normandy in the early 10th century
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Rollo Viking Ruler Of Normandy Great Grandfather Of William The Conqueror VR
45-25 Rue des Bonnetiers, 76000 Rouen, France
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Rollo was baptised in 912 in the Cathedral of Rouen
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The name Rollo is first recorded as the leader of these Viking settlers in a charter of 918, and he continued to reign over the region of Normandy until at least 928.
Rollo died sometime between a final mention of him by Flodoard in 928, and 933
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He led his group of fierce Vikings and operated along coasts of Ireland, Scotland, England, Flanders and France. Rollo was particularly active along the Seine River in France.
He was succeeded by his son William Longsword in the Duchy of Normandy that he had founded
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Rollo betraying Ragnar a couple of times throughout Vikings, including when he stayed in Paris after their raid, choosing to defend Paris from future attacks by his brother.