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Family of Duke Richard I of Normandy (679) & Gunnora de Crepon 842. Duke Richard II of Normandy. Born ca 962 in Normandy, France. Richard II died on 28 Aug 1026 in Fecamp, Normandy. Richard II, the Good, Duke of Normandy. Richard II first married Judith de Bretagne (1198) , daughter of Duc Conon I de Bretagne (ca 927/930-27 Jun 992 ...
Apr 4, 2024 · Richard III was the duke of Normandy (1026–27, or 1027), son of Richard II the Good. He was succeeding in quelling the revolt of his brother, Robert, when he died opportunely, perhaps of poison, making way for his brother’s succession as Robert
Sep 20, 2022 · Richard succeeded his father as Duke of Normandy in 996 but the first five years of his reign were spent with Count Ralph of Ivry wielding power and putting down a peasant insurrection. When he took power he strengthened his alliance with the Capetians by helping Robert II of France against the duchy of Burgundy.
Richard I's son, Richard II, was the first to be styled duke of Normandy, the ducal title becoming established between 987 and 1006. [10] The Norman dukes created the most powerful, consolidated duchy in Western Europe between the years 980, when the dukes helped place Hugh Capet on the French throne, and 1050. [11]
Ruler: Richard II, Duke of Normandy Ruler: Richard III, Duke of Normandy | Production date 996-1026 |
Richard II, known as Richard The Good, (in French, "le Bon"), was the son and heir of Richard I the Fearless and the Duchess Gunnora. Succeeded his father as Duke of Normandy in 996. Richard held his own against a peasant insurrection, and helped Robert II of France against the duchy of Burgundy. He also repelled an English attack on the ...
