Who is King Ecbert in Vikings?

The chess player of Wessex · Wessex

King Ecbert (The chess player of Wessex) is a character in Vikings, part of Wessex. King Ecbert of Wessex studied power at Charlemagne's court and bathes like a Roman while planning like one. The most intelligent ruler in England regards the Northmen not as a plague but as a piece on the board: useful as mercenaries, instructive as a mirror, dangerous only to kings less clever than himself — a category in which he includes everyone. In Ragnar he recognises, with delight and genuine warmth, the only opponent worth the game.

When does King Ecbert first appear?

King Ecbert first appears in Season 2, Episode 1 (“Brother's War”) of Vikings (2013–2020, History).

Which group does King Ecbert belong to?

By the time King Ecbert appears, Wessex also includes Athelstan.

Watching right now? Open King Ecbert in the interactive map, set the episode you've reached, and see every relationship and bio update you already know — spoiler-free.