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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.
The rarely used name "House of Björn Ironside" (Swedish: Björn Järnsidas ätt) comes from the dynasty supposedly descending from the legendary Viking Björn Ironside according to the later Icelandic sagas. The big burial mound at Munsö was attributed, without evidence, to Björn Ironside by 18th-century historians, an identification that is ...
Björn Ironside or Beorn Ironsides, legendary Swea ruler, 9th century; Björn at Haugi or Beorn at the Mound, legendary Swea ruler, 9th century; Björn (III) Eriksson or Beorn (III), Swedish king, died in 932; Styrbjörn the Strong or Beorn the Strident and Strong, Swedish prince, died about 984
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.
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.
Ironside is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Adelaide Ironside (1831–1867), Australian artist; Björn Ironside, Swedish King; Christopher Ironside, British artist and designer; David Ironside, South African cricketer; Edmund Ironside, King of England during 1016; Edmund Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside, British general
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.