Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy
M, (circa 870 - between 927 and 932)
| Father-Biological* | Rognvald Eysteinsson the Wise , Jarl of Moer b. c 830, d. c 890 |
| Mother-Biological* | Rognhild Hrolfsdotter b. c 848 |
- Family Lines
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Boudreau Line
Last Edited=13 May 2023
Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy was born circa 870 at Mære, Norway.1 He was the son of Rognvald Eysteinsson the Wise , Jarl of Moer and Rognhild Hrolfsdotter. Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy was also known as Rolf the Ganger, Rolf Wend-a-Foot, Rolf the Viking, and Rollo of Norway.1,2,3
Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy married Poppa de Bayeux, daughter of Berenger , Margrave of Neustria and Adelheid, in 891.4,3,1,5
Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy married (name unknown). Making himself independent of King Harald I of Norway, Rolf sailed off to raid Scotland, England, Flanders, and France on pirating expeditions and, about 911, established himself in an area along the Seine River. Charles III the Simple, King of France held off his siege of Paris, and battled him near Chartres. Finally, they negotiated the treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte, giving Rolf the part of Neustria that came to be called Normandy, in return Rolf agreed to end his brigandage.2
Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy was baptized as an adult circa 912.4 Rolf became, in 912, the Duke of Normandy.4
Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy married ______ Grisselle in 912.3 Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy died between 927 and 932 at Normandy, France, Despite his earlier conversion, he is said to have died a pagan.3,1
Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy married Poppa de Bayeux, daughter of Berenger , Margrave of Neustria and Adelheid, in 891.4,3,1,5
Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy married (name unknown). Making himself independent of King Harald I of Norway, Rolf sailed off to raid Scotland, England, Flanders, and France on pirating expeditions and, about 911, established himself in an area along the Seine River. Charles III the Simple, King of France held off his siege of Paris, and battled him near Chartres. Finally, they negotiated the treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte, giving Rolf the part of Neustria that came to be called Normandy, in return Rolf agreed to end his brigandage.2
Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy was baptized as an adult circa 912.4 Rolf became, in 912, the Duke of Normandy.4 Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy married ______ Grisselle in 912.3 Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy died between 927 and 932 at Normandy, France, Despite his earlier conversion, he is said to have died a pagan.3,1
Children of Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy and Poppa de Bayeux
- Willaim I Longsword , Duke of Normandy+ (900 - 17 Dec 943)
- Gerloc of Normandy+ (c 920 - 14 Oct 962)
Child of Rolf Ragnvaldsson , Duke of Normandy and (name unknown)
Citations
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