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Robert FitzRoy, 1st Earl of Gloucester (c. 1090 – 31 October 1147) (alias Robert Rufus, Robert de Caen (Latinised to Robertus de Cadomo), Robert Consul) was an illegitimate son of King Henry I of England.
Robert 1st Earl of Gloucester was born on 11 April 1090, in Caen, Calvados, Lower Normandy, France as the son of Henry I King of England and mistresses. He married Mabel Fitz Robert Countess of Gloucester. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 1 daughter. He registered for military service in 1122.
- Male
- Mabel Fitz Robert Countess of Gloucester
Mar 23, 2024 · Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester (c. 1090 - 31 October 1147) was an illegitimate son of King Henry I of England, and one of the dominant figures of the period of English history sometimes called The Anarchy. Robert was acknowledged at birth, and raised at his father's court.
- Male
- Mabel (Fitzrobert) de Caen
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Earl of Gloucester. Robert Fitzroy (before 1100 - 31 October 1147) was the illegitimate son of King Henry I 'Beauclerc' of England. He was also known as 'Robert Rufus' and occasionally as Robert of Caen.
Aug 4, 2023 · Illegitmate Son of Henry I of England and Grandson of William the Conqueror, Norman King of England. Robert Fitzroy, 1st Earl of Gloucester (before 1100 – 31 October 1147 [1]%29 (alias Robert Rufus, Robert de Caen, Robert Consul [2] [3]) was an illegitimate son of King Henry I of England.
- Caen, Normandy
- circa 1090
Robert FitzRoy, 1st Earl of Gloucester was an illegitimate son of King Henry I of England. He was the half-brother of the Empress Matilda, and her chief military supporter during the civil war known as the Anarchy, in which she vied with Stephen of Blois for the throne of England.
Robert Fitzroy, 1st Earl of Gloucester (before 1100 – 31 October 1147[1]) was an illegitimate son of King Henry I of England. He was called "Rufus" and occasionally "de Caen", he is also known as Robe …