Why Did Ragnar Die in Vinland Saga?
Ragnar dies because Askeladd kills him to control Canute and manipulate the political situation. RIP Ragnar, you were too pure for this world.
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Askeladd had Ragnar killed to make Canute stronger and to shift control over Canute's fate to himself.
Spoiler alert! Ragnar dies because of Askeladd's scheming. It's all part of his master plan.
Really, Ragnar died because someone had to make Canute grow up.
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