After Þorunn is injured in battle, she goes into a deep depression, refusing to let most look at her. He cauterizes the injury to prevent infection. Rollo finds them and urges Lagertha and Bjorn to return with him to Frankia, revealing himself as Bjorn's possible father. Either way, Harald intended to execute Erik then changed his mind and began to call Erik into his court. Bjorn answers it's his future. Before battle, Ivar takes Astrid and a third of their army towards shore, to protect their fleet. Throughout its six seasons, Vikings has left clues pointing at both possibilities, but it’s most likely that Rollo is Bjorn’s biological father – here’s why. 1. In York, Harald makes the same deal with Bjorn that he had with Ivar: when Bjorn dies, Kattegat will be Harald's. When Lagertha decided to leave Ragnar, Björn was torn. Ragnar was displeased with Bjorn, after his arrest of Floki for the murder of Athelstan. The tale that began with Ragnar Lothbrok and extended into a story about Bjorn… "Vargr" means outlaw. Gyda † (Sister)Ubbe (Paternal Half-Brother)Hvitserk (Paternal Half-Brother)Sigurd † (Paternal Half-Brother)Ivar (Paternal Half-Brother) As time goes on, he becomes more and more frustrated that he hasn't been graced with more sons. When Björn is looking over his map of Europe later, Torvi comes to visit him and notices a ring that he had taken from the Berserker. Despite Ragnar abandoning them he is still the greatest man in the world to him. When Ubbe asks him what is that. Ecbert, unbeknownst to Björn, had passed his kingship onto his son, Æthelwulf. Thorunn † (Ex-Wife)Torvi (Second Ex-Wife)Astrid † (Ex-Lover)Snæfrid † (Third wife)Elsewith (Ex-Lover) Gunnhild (Fourth Wife) Ingrid (Fifth Wife) Ragnar's converted dead entrance in Paris was actually made by Bjorn years after his death in the city of Luna in Italy. In fact, in order to understand a culture and a society, I find that studying those childhood years makes me able to understand the whole culture far better. Vikings has left a couple of questions unanswered, of which some are also a mystery to the characters in the series, and the biggest one is who is Bjorn Ironside’s real father: Ragnar or his brother, Rollo. Meanwhile, Bjorn succeeds in wooing her in secrecy in Wessex. His youth and inexperience with women often shows as he is unable to understands his wives' choices or actions. Vikings . He appears in contemporary sources such as Annales Bertiniani and the Chronicon Fontanellense.He is first mentioned in the summer of 855. Bjorn then witnesses Ivar kill Sigurd by throwing an axe into his stomach and is horrified when Sigurd dies. He is also a bit vain about his appearance, taking great pride in his battle scars, his bearskin cloak and his tattoos - his tattoos and hairstyle are clearly modelled after the ones Ragnar had in his younger years. Remember, given the era as well, multiple children would have been common - especially boys. to which Björn says nothing. Björn, since he was young, yearned to become a warrior like his parents; now old enough, Björn is more than ready to prove himself in battle. Although he initially refused, right before he has sex with Torvi, he tells her that he loves his wife right before they have passionate sex on the beach. Conversing with his father as they prepare for the second raid on Paris, Björn is rebuked for ignoring his daughter and for separating Torvi from her child. Nathan O'Toole (young) Björn had yearned to be a warrior like his father, desperate for recognition as a man and to fight in the raids with his father, but his youth and inexperience hold him back. Euphemius refuses but is persuaded to agree by Kassia, a famous nun, and they set sail for Kairouan in Africa. Bjorn bids farwell to Ubbe and Torvi, aplogising for to Torvi for abandoning her and grateful he has four beutiful children with her. Vikings: Why did Bjorn's children die? Meanwhile, under the thumb of his oppressive new stepfather, the 18-year-old Björn hoped to live alone in the mountains to test his strength and skills. His father rebuts and questions, "You're alive, aren't you?" Bjorn had a vision of his father about power and the Seer who tells him that the war is not over. He did not shun Athelstan, and remained loyal to his father even after his baptism. Battle begins, and Bjorn and Lagertha gain the upper hand, as Harald's forces are outflanked. His wife Gunnhild then rallies the people of Kattegat to make a stand with Bjorn against King Harald. I often do. Season 6B of the historical drama premiered on … Lagertha proposes peace talks, but Harald, then Ivar, reject a settlement. Bjorn assembles a strike force to rescue Harald, but he loses many men in the ensuing struggle because of a trap that Olaf had set in the water, and is forced to retreat. In York Bjorn is welcomed by Harald and Magnus, but when Harald realizes Bjorn and Gunnhild are in a relationship he is unhappy. Season/s: Later he leaves for the wilderness, in order to prove to himself and his father that he can survive on his own. Bjorn forms the Great Heathen Army with his brothers to avenge Ragnar, before leaving he says goodbye to his mother Lagatha and Astrid and Torvi and tells them both to look after his mother. One night as he and Torvi are laying in their bed in the Viking camp Björn confesses his love for Torvi after making love, but unbeknownst to Björn, Torvi sees Erlendur hidden in the dark, aiming his crossbow at Björn. Harald fought valiantly but was soon overwhelmed and heavily wounded by the Rus soldiers. When Lagertha loses her baby, both Björn and Ragnar comfort her. Disgusted, Björn confronted his father about his infidelity, making him swear that it will never happen again. Björn was raised with the typical Northman conduct. Björn in Frankish sources "Berno" was a powerful Viking chieftain and naval commander. Like most young vikings he sees only what is in front of him and often makes quick decisions. After fighting in battle without receiving one wound or scratch, he garnered the famous nickname “Bjorn Ironside.” As of the end of season 5 with the help of King Harald Finehair, King Olaf and his younger half-brother Hvitserk Bjorn overthrows his evil younger half-brother Ivar and becomes King of Kattegat. A second assault begins in the morning Bjorn shouts to the people of Kattegat that he does not want to kill them, only Ivar telling his warriors to stop fighting to stop the bloodshed. The army of Lagertha faces those of Ivar and Harald for a second time but this time with the help of Frankish warriors supplied by Rollo. As the days bleed into each other, the Vikings haul their ships across the mountain top. Because Ragnar did not heed her warnings, Ivar was born with weak bones, his legs twisted and seemingly broken, hence the nickname \"Boneless\".W… With Thorunn †:Siggy † (Daughter)With Torvi:Hali † (Son)Asa (Daughter) With Elsewith:Unborn Child (possibly)With Gunnhild:Stillborn Son † Imagine being a child in Viking Age Scandinavia. Alexander Ludwig When the Vikings travel upriver towards Paris, led by Rollo, the ships are shot at from the forts by Frankish soldiers. Bjorn, King Harald and their army sail through a storm to reach Norway. After his performance in battle against the West Saxons in The Choice, Björn is given the epithet 'Ironside' by Ragnar. He then publicly denounces Floki as a murderer and has him arrested. After the battle of Mercia in The Wanderer He asked Þórunn to marry him and she said yes. Eventually Þorunn gives him permission to sleep with Torvi, since she is still too self-conscious. 3. Commander of The Great Heathen Army (formerly), Leader of the Norwegian Army (against Rus). Due to Lagertha originating from the Gesta Danorum instead of the Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok, Bjorn was the son of Ragnar and Aslaug not Ragnar and Lagertha. Age: The oldest text that details his origins is the Norman history of William of Jumièges (c. 1070). Vikings season 6 part 2: Is Ingrid's child Bjorn's or Harald's? But is the final season worth watching? He later finds Torvi and apologizes for taking advantage of her, and hands her a bracelet as a gift. After returning to Kattegat with the rest of the raiding party he takes the treasure from the raid and shows it to his family and Queen Aslaug; his younger half-brother Ubbe shows interest in a map of Europe that Björn had taken, believing it to be more valuable than gold. Hvitserk was then brought into Bjorn's court to answer for his crimes. He has also displayed good leadership qualities, as he lead men during the raid on Paris, assisted in strategics with his father and mother, and assisted in his father's plot to fake his own death. He sustains himself mainly by setting traps and ice-fishing. Ragnar disapproves of this decision, remarking that Björn is still acting impulsive. Later, as the Vikings are settling into France in order to come up with a plan for their battle strategy, Björn approaches Erlendur asking about the ring and whether he knows about it. When returning to their camp, to find it had been attacked, Björn reunites with Torvi and his brothers. Bjorn is approached by and bonds with Magnus, who seeks vengeance against Alfred. Ragnar particularly marvels at how tall and powerful Björn has grown. Björn "Ironside" Ragnarsson was a legendary Swedish king who presumably reigned during the 9th century. Harald is frustrated by Bjorn's behaviour and a deadly confrontation breaks out between the two which is soon prevented by Gunnhild. While Bjorn being a leader of the Great Heathen Army is featured in the sagas, historically Bjorn was dead by that time. He then establishes a project that will make Kattegat one of the wealthiest cities in Scandinavia by establishing trade agreements with several Norse countries. Ivar finds the hut, but Lagertha and her followers have already left, leaving a crazed Margrethe behind. Upon their return to Kattegat, Björn told Lagertha of Aslaug and his father's infidelity, though he did not say much out of loyalty to Ragnar. Bjorn appeals to the citizens of Kattegat and says that Ivar is their enemy. Bjorn, Halfdan and Sinric are arrested and are about to be executed as a sandstorm approaches. Marrying Alfred, Elsewith later tells Judith she is carrying a child. The armies of Lagertha, Bjorn and Ubbe, and of Harald, Ivar and Hvitserk, meet above Kattegat. Ten years later, Ragnar has disappeared, Björn has married Torvi and had a family with her. Nathan O'Toole (born 17 March 1998) is an Irish actor, known for playing the part of young Bjorn Ironside in the first, second and fourth season of the 2013 TV series Vikings.He also played in the series The Borgias as Vincenzo. Björn has a somewhat different personal code than most other vikings. Björn is a loyal and dutiful son to both parents and showed no fear when he broke up a physical fight between his parents in Wrath of the Northmen. Baby talk was cut short when “Vikings” aired a sexy scene between Rollo and Bjorn. Björn manages to make the trek through the snowy mountains until he finds an abandoned cabin, where he takes shelter. He takes Astrid as a lover as revenge against his mother for having taken the power to Kattegat. Have you wondered what it would have been like? Hvitserk and his group try to flank, but are ambushed in the forest by the Sami. Born: He is the son of Ragnar and Lagertha and the oldest of Ragnar’s many sons. Bjorn is the first of these. Bjorn was concerned about this and then sent Erik on another mission to call more nobles to aid in the defence in his own name instead of Harald's. Ragnar † (Father) Lagertha † (Mother) It did not take long for Bjorn to realize that this new foreign enemy is the Rus led by Prince Oleg, and they intend to invade all of Scandinavia. While Ubbe is less impulsive, Bjorn is a younger Ragnar designed for a new age. Credit: History. Björn IronsideBjörn Lothbrok Although superficially wounded in the encounter, Björn outwits and subdues his opponent by whipping a handful of fishing leaders bearing heavy fish hooks into his face. Bjorn realizes he doesn't belong in England and wants to take Kattegat back from Ivar and decides to make an alliance with King Harald. Still pretending to be king, Ecbert granted Björn farming lands, telling him since he was king of kings he could do so. After everyone is recovering, Björn tells Torvi that it was all Ragnar's fault. Brought along by Ragnar on his trip to Gotaland for King Horik, Björn was witness to the beginning of his father's relationship with Aslaug. Björn wishes to raid and is shown to express his emotions far more then Ragnar does leading to outbursts at his fathers seemingly strange decisions. Later, while still healing, Björn is up and walking but holds his arm obviously still in pain. Björn wakes later that night, and while still hurt, he tells his father that he should have never called him "Ironside", doubtful that the gods are protecting him. Bjorn in a fit of rage, beaten Hvitserk and then sent him away to be chained up. Coincidentally in " A Good Treason " Bjorn is shown seeing a Map that he got in Paris. Moreover, Ragnar advised Bjorn to note his surroundings better, as carnal desires and concerns can detract from learning the political "game". Bjorn then sent Erik on another mission to inform King Harald of this great threat. Bjorn is introduced to his cousins William, Marcellus and Celsa. He is the husband of Gunnhild and Ingrid, was the third ex-husband of Torvi and father of Torvi's only living child: Asa. Credit: Amazon. He lives in Dunshaughlin. Around this time, Björn discovered that Sigvard had been hitting Lagertha, much to his anger. https://vikings.fandom.com/wiki/Bjorn?oldid=44761, This page is currently locked for information from the episode's premiere. KattegatNorway Bjorn then eventually ordered Hvitserk to be burned at the stake. Bjorn and Halfdan return to Kattegat, he meets his new ally King Svase of the Sami. Bjorn has survived the injury but is fatally wounded. When Sigard says that Ragnar should have told the people Bjorn says that maybe if he had told them they might have killed him. The first season of the series begins at the start of the Viking Age, marked by the Lindisfarne raid in 793 AD. He seeks glory and fame like his father through battle, but does not always understand the patience necessary to realize those dreams. Once Floki's ships are ready Bjorn travels to Frankia where they try to bargain with his uncle Rollo, who is the Duke Normandy to let them past his coastline so they can travel to the Mediterranean without any trouble. Bjorn is Ragnar's heir to Kattegat. They steal a boat and sail for England. KingViking WarriorExplorer Often he chafes under his father's rule not seeing his decisions for the long plays that they are. Harald then sends Erik to Kattegat under the condition that Bjorn sends himself and his forces to Harald's aid. Bjorn barely escaped. Bjorn is cut across the eyes in the battle leaving a scar and takes Gunnhild, Earl Olavsonn's wife, who was killed in battle captive, in the chaos Lagertha vanishes. Bjorn is curious and powerful just like… After returning from France he rallies the people to Ragnar's side and reminds them of where all their wealth and success has come from. Being the eldest son of both Ragnar and Lagetha, he is probably their successor as king. Vikings season 6 part 2: Gunnhild allowed Bjorn to marry Ingrid (Image: Prime Video) One fan said on Reddit: "Did Ingrid use magic to kill Gunnhild's baby so that only she had an heir to the throne? Due to Lagertha originating from the Gesta Danorum instead of the Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok, Bjorn was the son of Ragnar and Aslaug not Ragnar and Lagertha. As a young adult in Season 2, Björn's status in Norse society appears to be that of a Drengr, who is a young man of fighting age, particularly from a middle to upper-class background. The Vikings realise that Euphemius is the meal they are eating and that Kassia is more powerful than she seems. It's a missed opportunity, imo it would be interesting and add depth to Bjorn to see how he interacts with his children etc having in mind that Bjorn himself was a kid with a lot of personality and had a very complex relationship with his father. They reluctantly let Rollo come due to his betrayal years earlier but not before knee hauling him for his betrayal. Despite his speed and agility, Björn is slashed across the upper chest by the bear's claws. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Vikings jumped forward four years in season 2, episode 2, "Invasion," during which time Bjorn aged from a child into a teenager. When Bjorn and Hvitserk enter the hall, Ivar has vanished. Though this wasn't the first time that "northmen" had landed on British shores, it was the first of would become many Viking raids of England, and was a terrifying violation for the unprepared Saxons. He eventually discovered that his younger brother Hvitserk murdered Lagertha and ordered him to be arrested. This historical page about Viking life states: