Rollo’s Expansion Westward: The Growth of Normandy …
Years: 924 - 924
Rollo’s Expansion Westward: The Growth of Normandy (922–924)
Following the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte (911), Rollo, the Viking ruler of Normandy, had fulfilled his oath to defend the shores of the Seine River from further Viking incursions. However, his loyalty was tied to King Charles the Simple, and after Charles was deposed by Robert I in 922, Rollo considered his obligations void, leading him to pursue his own expansionist policies.
Rollo’s Continued Raids on Flanders
- Even after settling in Normandy, Rollo continued raiding into Flanders, expanding his influence into Carolingian territories.
- His attacks targeted Flemish settlements, including monasteries and trade routes, further destabilizing West Francia during its period of political upheaval.
Rollo’s Expansion Westward (924): The Seizure of Bessin
- With Charles the Simple no longer in power, Rollo looked westward to expand his control beyond the Seine Valley.
- French barons, seeking peace and an alliance with the Normans, negotiated with Rollo, ultimately ceding him Le Mans and ...
Locations
People
- Arnulf I
- Charles the Simple
- Edward the Elder
- Gilbert
- Henry the Fowler
- Herbert II
- Hugh the Black
- Hugh the Great
- Louis IV, King of Western Francia
- Louis the Blind
- Robert I of France
- Rollo of Normandy
- Rudolph of France
Groups
- Wessex, English Kingdom of
- Vikings
- Francia Occidentalis (West Francia, or France), Kingdom of
- Francia Orientalis (East Francia), Kingdom of
- Flanders, County of
- Lotharingia, Duchy of
