Ragnar Lothbrok Arguably the most famous Viking warrior of them all, not least for his role as the leading protagonist in Vikings, the History Channel's popular drama.
Erik the Red
Erik the Red's reputation is probably one of the most bloodthirsty among all of the Vikings. The son of Thorvald, Erik is chiefly remembered for being the Viking who founded the first settlement in Greenland.
1. Rollo: First ruler of Normandy. This Viking leader, whose origins were either Danish or Norwegian, began conducting raids on France in the ninth century.
Bjorn Ironside is definitely just as famous as his father. Some think he's greater than Ragnar, while others think he still has time to achieve the fame the Seer says he will have.
They were particularly nervous in the western sea lochs then known as the "Scottish fjords". The Vikings were also wary of the Gaels of Ireland and west Scotland and the inhabitants of the Hebrides.
Ubbe was simply the best of Ragnar's sons but not the most powerful because he lost his birthright to his little brother.
Ragnar Lothbrok
Arguably the most famous Viking warrior of them all, not least for his role as the leading protagonist in Vikings, the History Channel's popular drama.
At the battle of Ashdown in 871, Alfred routed the Viking army in a fiercely fought uphill assault.
The Last Viking tells the dramatic story of King Harald Hardrada of Norway, one of the greatest warriors to have ever lived.
After a series of indecisive engagements, the Muslim army defeated the Vikings on either 11 or 17 November. Seville was retaken, and the remnants of the Vikings fled Spain. After the raid, the Muslims raised new troops and built more ships and other military equipment to protect the coast.
So do Vikings still exist today? Yes and no. No, to the extent that there are no longer routine groups of people who set sail to explore, trade, pillage, and plunder. However, the people who did those things long ago have descendants today who live all over Scandinavia and Europe.
"The examination of skeletons from different localities in Scandinavia reveals that the average height of the Vikings was a little less than that of today: men were about 5 ft 7-3/4 in. tall and women 5 ft 2-1/2 in.
Old Norse was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and their overseas settlements and chronologically coincides with the Viking Age, the Christianization of Scandinavia and the consolidation of Scandinavian kingdoms from about the 7th to the 15th centuries.
Harald I, byname Harald Fairhair, or Finehair, Norwegian Harald Hårfager, Old Norse Harald Hárfagri, (born c. 860—died c. 940), the first king to claim sovereignty over all Norway.
According to Saxo's legendary history, Ragnar was eventually captured by the Anglo-Saxon king Aella of Northumbria and thrown into a snake pit to die.
The defeat of the king of Norway, Harald III Sigurdsson, at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066 is considered the end of the age of Viking raids.
By 868 Alfred was recorded as having fought alongside his brother Aethelred, fighting what was proving to be a constant threat of attack from the Danes. Two years later, at the Battle of Merton in March 871, Alfred and his brother suffered a serious defeat by the Danes.
Vikings were armed to the teeth
Archaeological findings show that the Vikings had everything required of a terrible foe. Their axes, swords, spears, bows and arrows, shields, and armour were equal to the weapons and armours of continental Europe and Britain – and often of the highest quality available at the time.
Danish Vikings
The Danes were the strongest of the Norsemen both in political and military power.
Ubbe, the smartest of them all, managed to reach the Golden Land, but at what price? On the other hand, Ivar pursued his perceived 'Viking way' of raiding and killing and succeeded at first but it didn't end well for him either.
Ivor the Boneless led many of his campaigns against England with his brothers to avenge the death of their father, Ragnar. Ivor the Boneless was younger than his brother, Bjorn Ironside.
In the show, Ivar is born with a disability which means he can't walk and it seems highly unlikely that he will be able to do so again. Ivar is seen charging into battle on a chariot led by a horse and has to drag himself around when he isn't on it.
As the legend says, Ragnar Lothbrok was killed by King Aella of Northumbria, who tricked him and cast him in a pit full of venomous snakes. Yet, his burial place is not known and, as Ragnar is not a historical figure, it might be non-existent.