Rollo
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Rollo
Summary
Rollo is a human[1]. He was born in Norway[2]. He was born on 846[3]. He died in Normandy[4]. He died on 932[5]. He worked as a mercenary[6] and feudatory[7]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #4,540 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Norway[2], Rollo…
- Rollo passed away in Normandy[4].
- Rollo was born on 846[3].
- Rollo was born on 860[9].
- Rollo died on 932[5].
- Rollo is buried at Rouen Cathedral[10].
- Rollo's father was Rǫgnvaldr Eysteinsson[11].
- Rollo's mother was Hildr Hrólfsdóttir[12].
- Rollo was married to Poppa of Bayeux[13].
- Among Rollo's spouses was Gisela of France[14].
- Rollo was married to Q141621820[15].
- A child of Rollo was William Longsword[16].
- A child of Rollo was Gerloc[17].
- A child of Rollo was unknown (?)[18].
- A child of Rollo was Robert of Corbeil[19].
- A child of Rollo was Crespina de Normandie[20].
- A child of Rollo was Gerletta de Normandie[21].
- Rollo worked as a mercenary[6].
- Rollo worked as a feudatory[7].
- Rollo held the position of Duke of Normandy[22].
- Rollo's religion is recorded as Old Norse religion[23].
- Rollo's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
- Rollo is recorded as male[25].
- Rollo's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Rollo's family is recorded as House of Normandy[27].
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Origins and Family
Rollo's place of birth was Norway[2]. Recorded date of birth include 846[3] and 860[9]. His father was Rǫgnvaldr Eysteinsson[11]. His mother was Hildr Hrólfsdóttir[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mercenary[6] and feudatory[7]. Rollo held the position of Duke of Normandy[22].
Personal Life
Spouses include Poppa of Bayeux[13], an aristocrat[28], 0900–1000[29]; Gisela of France[14], an aristocrat[30], 0911–0999[31], of France[32]; and Q141621820[15]. Children include William Longsword[16], a feudatory[33], 0905–0942[34]; Gerloc[17], a feudatory[35], 0912–0969[36]; unknown (?)[18]; Robert of Corbeil[19]; Crespina de Normandie[20]; and Gerletta de Normandie[21]. Religious affiliations include Old Norse religion[23], a concept about Norse culture[37] and Catholicism[24], a Christian denominational family[38], founded in 1054[39].
Death and Burial
Rollo died on 932[5]. He passed away in Normandy[4]. Burial took place at Rouen Cathedral[10].
Why It Matters
Rollo ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #4,540 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Rollo born?
Rollo's place of birth was Norway[2].
Where did Rollo die?
Rollo died in Normandy[4].
Who were Rollo's parents?
Rollo's father was Rǫgnvaldr Eysteinsson[11]. Rollo's mother was Hildr Hrólfsdóttir[12].
Who was Rollo married to?
Rollo's spouses include Poppa of Bayeux[13], Gisela of France[14], and Q141621820[15].