Ubba (Old Norse: Ubbi; died 878) was a 9th-century Viking and one of the commanders of the Great Heathen Army that invaded Anglo-Saxon England in the 860s. [note 1] The Great Army appears to have been a coalition of warbands drawn from Scandinavia, Ireland, the Irish Sea region and Continental Europe.

Ubbe Ragnarsson is the first son of Ragnar Lothbrok and Aslaug. He the second oldest of Ragnar's sons. He eventually marries Torvi. Ubbe was born in the seven year gap between Season 2 Episodes 1 and 2. A young Ubbe is mostly seen with his mother Aslaug and his younger brother Hvitserk.

Jul 8, 2022 · What little written evidence we have about the life of Ubba Ragnarasson comes from a 9th-century chronicle of the life of Edmund, King of East Anglia and martyr, Passio sancti Eadmundi. In this hagiographical account, Edmund is portrayed as an ideal Christian king who was killed in battle by Ubba.

May 24, 2022 · According to historians (via History Extra), Ubbe never made it further west than the British Isles. Instead of exploring the world, it is believed that Ubbe died in the Battle of Cynwit,...

Ubbe Ragnarsson’s death marked a pivotal moment in the Viking invasions of England. His demise at the Battle of Cynwit significantly weakened the Viking presence in the region and bolstered the morale of the Anglo-Saxon defenders.

Apr 25, 2024 · As far as historians know, the real-life Ubbe never sailed to North America. His best known role in the Norse sagas was as one of the leaders of the Great Heathen Army that invaded England in the mid-ninth century, as depicted in Vikings season 4 and 5.

Dec 15, 2023 · Ubbe Ragnarsson appears in the video game Assassin's Creed Valhalla where the protagonist Eivor helps him and his brother Ivar to dethrone King Burgred of Mercia for King Ceowulf II. Ubbe Ragnarsson, (d. 878) was a Norse warlord during the Viking Age.

Sep 21, 2024 · Ubbe Ragnarsson was one of the sons of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok. Along with his brothers Halfdan and Ivar the Boneless, he led the great Heathen Army that left its mark on the annals of England. This formidable trio terrorized …

Dec 29, 2019 · At the urging of King Alfred (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo), Ubbe and Torvi (Georgia Hirst) both convert to Christianity and are baptized to solidify the bonds between the Viking and Saxon alliance.

Ubbe Ragnarrsson (827-878) was the Marshal of Jorvik under his brother King Halfdan Whiteshirt of Jorvik. He was one of the commanders of the "Great Heathen Army" which invaded England in 865, and he was killed at the Battle of Cynwit in 878 while attempting to …