Rollo (c. 860–930) was a legendary Viking chieftain who became the first ruler (Count/Duke) of Normandy, transforming from a feared raider into a shrewd founder of a powerful dynasty by making a pivotal treaty with French King Charles the Simple in 911 AD, exchanging Viking attacks for land (the Seine Valley) and loyalty, laying the groundwork for his descendants, like William the Conqueror, to shape European history.
Key Facts:
- Origin: Likely Danish or Norwegian, though historical details are debated.
- Nickname: "Rollo the Walker," possibly because of his large size (said to be too large to ride a horse), though he was a formidable warrior.
- Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte (911 AD): The defining moment where he agreed to stop raiding, convert to Christianity, and defend the region against other Vikings in exchange for land and titles.
- Transformation: Shifted from plunderer to protector, establishing a stable Norse-Frankish culture in his new domain.
- Legacy: Founded the Duchy of Normandy, a crucial territory that became a powerful force in medieval Europe, notably through his descendant William the Conqueror's invasion of England in 1066.
Role in History:
Rollo's story is a classic example of a Viking leader adapting to new circumstances, turning from an external threat to an integral part of the French kingdom, ultimately creating one of the most influential noble lines in European history.
Descending Lineage from Rollo to Lucy Pinsonneau (2nd great-grandmother)
Below is the full genealogical chain in descending order, starting from Rollo (c. 860–930, Viking leader and 1st Duke of Normandy) down through Anne Couvent (c. 1605–1675, immigrant to New France) and continuing to our 2nd great-grandmother, Lucy Pinsonneau (1836-1917). This makes Lucy Rollo's approximate 35th great-granddaughter (variations possible due to noble intermarriages). The path is based on established historical records, including Norman ducal successions, Capetian royal lines, and the Longueval Research Project's documentation of the Artois-Longueval descent.
I've formatted it as a table for clarity, with generations numbered from Rollo as Generation 1.
Generation
Name and Titles
Relationship to Previous
Birth/Death Years
1
Rollo (Viking leader, 1st Duke of Normandy)
Starting point
c. 860–930
2
William I Longsword (Duke of Normandy)
Son
c. 893–942
3
Richard I (Duke of Normandy, "the Fearless")
Son
c. 932–996
4
Richard II (Duke of Normandy, "the Good")
Son
c. 963–1026
5
Robert I (Duke of Normandy, "the Magnificent")
Son
c. 1000–1035
6
William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy, King of England)
Son
c. 1028–1087
7
Adela of Normandy (Countess of Blois)
Daughter
c. 1067–1137
8
Theobald II (Count of Champagne, aka Theobald the Great)
Son
c. 1090–1152
9
Adela of Champagne (Queen of France)
Daughter
c. 1140–1206
10
Philip II Augustus (King of France)
Son
1165–1223
11
Louis VIII (King of France, "the Lion")
Son
1187–1226
12
Robert I de France (Comte d'Artois)
Son
1216–1250
13
Robert II d'Artois (Count d’Artois)
Son
1249–1302
14
Philippe I d'Artois
Son
fl. late 1200s
15
Marie d'Artois
Daughter
1291–1365
16
Marie de Namur (van Dampierre)
Daughter
1322–1355
17
Yolande de Bar
Daughter
1342–1410
18
Jeanne De Grancey
Daughter
d. 1422
19
Marie de Châteauvillain
Daughter
1365–1423
20
Robert de Sarrebruche, de Commercy I
Son
1400–1460
21
Jeanne de Sarrebruche
Daughter
1436–1492
22
Francois de Barbancon (Seigneur de la Frette)
Son
1470–1510
23
Marguerite de Barbançon
Daughter
c. 1480–?
24
François de Joyeuse (de Champigneulles)
Son
1515–1597
25
Jean de Joyeuse (de Champigneulle)
Son
1540–1607
26
Louise de Joyeuse
Daughter
1565–1616
27
Antoinette De Longuevale (dame of Sivry)
Daughter
1580–1640
28
Anne Couvent (immigrant to New France)
Daughter
c. 1605–1675
29
Mathieu Amiot (Amyot) Sieur de Villeneuve
Son
1628–1688
30
Catherine-Ursule Amiot
Daughter
1664–1715
31
Etienne Duquet dit Desrochers
Son
1695–1762
32
Marie Madeleine Duquet
Daughter
1734–1791
33
Gabriel Pinsonneau
Son
1770–1807
34
Gabriel (Gilbert) Passino (Passinault) (Pinsonneau)
Son
1803–1877
35
Lucy Pinsonneau (Passino) (granddaughter of two voyageurs)
Daughter
1836–1917
Courtesy of Drifting Cowboy and Grok xAI.
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