Was Magnus Ragnar's Son?

After failing to seduce Prince Aethelwulf, Queen Kwenthrith has both him and Bishop Edmund forcefully brought into her throne room. She then presents her son, Prince Magnus. When Aethelwulf points out that Magnus is a "Northern name", Kwenthrith proclaims that Magnus is the son of Ragnar.

Does Ragnar have a son named Magnus?

However, fans are now wondering if, historically, Ragnar Lothbrok really did have a son called Magnus. In the Viking sagas that describe Ragnar, many sons are mentioned. However, at no point is a son called Magnus named, indicating that Ragnar didn't really have a son by this name.

Did Ragnar and Kwenthrith sleep together?

Ragnar had sworn he did not have sex with Queen Kwenthrith and even though Kwenthrith insisted Magnus was Ragnar's son, there wasn't any proof of it. ... Looking up Queen Kwenthrith's children, based on historical facts, reveals Cwenthryth, on whom the character is based, had no children.