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  1. Who was Ivar the Boneless? Perhaps Prince Ivar (Igor) of Kiev?

    Nov 16, 2018 · So Prince Ivar/Igor of Kiev may also have been King Harde Knute the First of Denmark and Prince Ivar the Boneless of England. This is the first indication of Rus’ princes …

  2. Would the Vikings have accepted a handicapped leader? (Ivar the …

    Jan 26, 2013 · So, we don't really know why Ivar was called Boneless, but the accounts of him being carried on a shield indicate he might not have been able to walk. But, would this not …

  3. Ivar "the Boneless" - curious name? | History Forum

    Ivar is said to have died in 873 AD, but his nickname of Boneless does not seem to be in the earliest sources (Anglo-Saxon & Irish Chronicles) and appears to be of a later date than those …

  4. Ivar "the Boneless" - curious name? | Page 2 | History Forum

    IVAR FINALLY RIDES: One day, the sons of Ivar the Boneless clubbed together and bought a baby elephant from a Moroccan merchant who was visiting Waterford. Ivar was delighted with …

  5. How well would a Roman army do against selected medieval armies?

    Nov 12, 2015 · By medieval, I'm using it globally, not just fellow/future Europeans. I'm going to use: - Charlemagne - Viking armies of Ivar the Boneless/Halfdan Ragnarsson - 1st/2nd …

  6. When did Ragnar Lodbrok or Lothbrok Live? - History Forum

    Nov 14, 2018 · Ivar the Boneless is often identified with Ivar, an important leader of the Great Heathen Army that invaded England from 865 to 870. One scholar has suggested that the …

  7. The historical basis for Ragnar Lodbrok - History Forum

    Oct 16, 2022 · While Gofraid's own son Imar had many noteworthy descendants as well. Surprisingly in the Sagas the character of Ivar the Boneless has no sons. In "The Tale of …

  8. The Danes and Anglo-Saxon England | History Forum

    Jan 8, 2012 · The Danes continued their attempts to move southwards. In 869, Ivar the Boneless defeated Edmund, the king of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of East Anglia, at Hoxne and …

  9. Nicknames of monarchs - History Forum

    Aug 11, 2015 · Whilst we are all familiar with nicknames such as the conqueror, forkbeard and the impaler. Those nice people at wiki have come up with a fairly comprehensive list fo whole host …

  10. Was Kyiv 3d Rome? - History Forum

    Mar 11, 2021 · Who was Ivar the Boneless? Perhaps Prince Ivar (Igor) of Kiev? Brian Seibert Nov 16, 2018 Introductions Replies 0 Views 5K Nov 16, 2018 Brian Seibert M Heirs of Anglo …