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Björn Ironside (Swedish: Björn Järnsida) (Old Norse: Bjǫrn Járnsíða), [a] according to Norse legends, was a Norse Viking chief and Swedish king. According to the 12th- and 13th-century Scandinavian histories, he was the son of notorious Viking king Ragnar Lodbrok and lived in the 9th century AD, attested in 855 and 858. [ 1 ]
The Tale of Ragnar's Sons (Old Norse: Ragnarssona þáttr) is a short tale that complements the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok [13] and focuses on the exploits of Ragnar's sons most notably Ivar the Boneless, Bjorn Ironside, Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye, and Hvitserk. The sons are portrayed as avenging their father’s death and continuing his legacy.
Björn Ironside (9th century), legendary Norse Viking chief and Swedish king; Björn at Haugi (9th century), legendary Swedish king; Björn Eriksson (9th–10th centuries), legendary Swedish king; Styrbjörn the Strong (died c. 985), son of the legendary Swedish king Olof Björnsson
He may be identified with the Swedish king Björn Ironside. In July 856 a Viking chieftain named Sidroc entered the River Seine to pillage. On 19 August he was joined by a fleet commanded by Bjørn. Come winter Sidroc left Frankish waters while Bjørn built a fortified camp on an island called Oscellus, probably Oissel.
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Ironside is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Adelaide Ironside (1831–1867), Australian artist; Björn Ironside, Swedish king; Bjørn Haraldsen Ironside (Bjørn Jærnside, died 1134), Danish prince; Christopher Ironside, British artist and designer; David Ironside, South African cricketer; Edmund Ironside, King of England ...
Harald saves Bjorn's life but takes a serious battle wound. Olaf rescues Harald, but occupies Vestfold. Harald's men beg Bjorn for help, and Bjorn repays his debt. When Olaf tries to have Bjorn elected as over-king of Norway, Harald defeats Bjorn in the election, but Harald's men fail to kill Bjorn.
Eric Refilsson (Old Norse: Eiríkr; Swedish: Erik) – son of Refil, a son of Björn Ironside, and successor of Eric Björnsson. [ 21 ] Anund Uppsale (Old Norse: Anundr Uppsali ; Swedish: Anund Uppsale ) and Björn at Haugi (Old Norse: Bjǫrn ; Swedish: Björn på Högen ) – sons of Eric Björnsson and co-successors of Eric Refilsson.