Bjorn Ironside, one of the most famous Viking leaders of the 9th century, was the legendary son of Ragnar Lothbrok, though historians debate how much of his life is fact versus saga. Unlike many Viking figures confined to Scandinavia and England, Bjorn gained fame for pushing Viking horizons into the Mediterranean. According to accounts, he and his fleet raided the coasts of France and Iberia before striking deep into the heart of southern Europe. One of his boldest exploits was the attack on Lu