Rollo The Dane, First Duke of Normandy, Also called Rolf theWalkerbecaus e, being so tall, he preferred to go a foot ratherthan ride thelittle Norw egain horses. Originally a NorseViking, he was noted forstrength and marti al prowess.

Norwegian Viking settled at the mouth of the Seine. Afterfighting manybatt les made an agreement with King Charles TheSimple- Received land inNorman dy and became the 1st Duke ofNormandy. He had to become aChristian, b ut at his death heordered the sacrifice of 100 slaves(Showingthat he sti ll heldto his Pagan beliefs)