Vikings: Every Character Based On Real Historical Figures

Ubbe is based on the Viking Ubba who lived during the 9th century AD. He was a great military leader and one of the commanders of the Great Heathen Army.

Unlike the show, he was not related to Ivar the Boneless or to Ragnar Lothbrok. Instead he commanded the Frisian part of the army, though it is unknown exactly where he was born.