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Rollo duke of Normandy Ask Anything Homework Help Also known as: Hrólfr, Hrolf, Rolf, Rollon, Rou Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Jan. 10, 2026 •History Britannica AI Ask Anything Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask Anything

Rollo (born c. 860—died c. 932) was a Scandinavian rover who founded the duchy of Normandy.

Quick Facts Also called: Rolf or Rou (Show more) French: Rollon (Show more) Old Norse: Hrólfr (Show more) Born: c. 860 (Show more) Died: c. 932 (Show more) Founder: Normandy (Show more) Notable Family Members: son William I (Show more) See all related content Show More

According to later Scandinavian sagas, Rollo, making himself independent of King Harald I of Norway, sailed off to raid Scotland, England, Flanders, and France on pirating expeditions. Early in the 10th century, Rollo’s Danish army attacked France, and he established himself in an area along the Seine River. Charles III the Simple of France held off his siege of Paris, defeated him near Chartres, and negotiated the treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte, giving him the part of Neustria that came to be called Normandy; Rollo in return agreed to end his brigandage. He gave his son, William I Longsword, governance of the dukedom (927) before his death. Rollo was baptized in 912 but is said to have died a pagan.

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