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Robert, Count of Mortain, first Earl of Cornwall of 2nd creation (c. 1031 –c. 1095) was a Norman nobleman and the half-brother (on their mother's side) of King William the Conqueror. He was one of the very few proven companions of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings and as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 was one of the ...
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William IV of Toulouse (c. 1040 – 1094) was Count of...
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Robert, Count of Mortain (1049–1104) William, Count of...
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Robert was succeeded as count by his son William, Count of...
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Oct 13, 2019 · Robert, Count of Mortain. It’s odd how names echo through history. Prince John was made Count of Mortain in 1189 when he married Isabella of Gloucester shortly before his brother Richard went off to the Crusades. The move was designed to ensure that John towed the line whilst Richard was away. The title and territory belonged to the Dukedom ...
Robert, Count of Mortain, 2nd Earl of Cornwall was a Norman nobleman and the half-brother (on his mother’s side) of King William I (William the Conqueror). Robert was one of only a few figures known to have fought at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
EMMA OF MORTAIN, married WILLIAM IV, Count of Toulouse [see AQUITAINE 2].”. Robert, Count of Mortain, first Earl of Cornwall of 2nd creation (c. 1031–c. 1095) was a Norman nobleman and the half-brother (on their mother's side) of King William the Conqueror. He was one of the very few proven companions of William the Conqueror at the Battle ...
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In 1088 Robert, along with Odo rebelled against William Rufus in an attempt to place Robert, Duke of Normandy on the English throne. The rebellion failed but Robert of Mortain was pardoned and allowed to keep his land. Robert's son William became the Count of Mortain after his death.
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