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Robert I of Normandy (22 June 1000 – July 1035), also known as Robert the Magnificent and by other names, was a Norman noble of the House of Normandy who ruled as duke of Normandy from 1027 until his death in 1035.
Apr 4, 2024 · Robert I was the duke of Normandy (1027–35), the younger son of Richard II of Normandy and the father, by his mistress Arlette, of William the Conqueror of England. On the death of his father (1026), Robert contested the duchy with his elder brother Richard III, legally the heir, until the latter’s.
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Jul 27, 2022 · Robert the Magnificent (French: le Magnifique; 22 June 1000 – 1–3 July 1035) was the duke of Normandy from 1027 until his death in 1035. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_I,_Duke_of_Normandy. http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/NORMANDY.htm#RichardIIdied1026A. Om Robert I "the Magnificent", Duke of Normandy (Norsk)
- Rouen, Haute-Normandie
- Herleva of Falaise
- Haute-Normandie
- June 22, 1000
Robert the Magnificent (French: le Magnifique) (22 June 1000 - 1/3 July 1035), was the sixth Duke of Normandy from 1027 until he died returning from a pilgrimage. Robert's reign was a turbulent period in the history of Normandy. He was the father of William the Conqueror, who in 1066 became King of England.
1000 - 1035. Robert the Devil, also known as 'the Magnificent', Duke of Normandy was the father of William the Conqueror, the founder of England's dynasty of Norman kings, Robert reigned as Duke of Normandy from 1027 until his death.
5th Duke of Normandy r. 1035–1087, King of England as "William I" r. 1066–1087: William c. 1015 –1067 Count of Évreux: Robert II "Curthose" c. 1051 –1134 6th Duke of Normandy r. 1087–1106: Richard c. 1054 –1070: Adela c. 1067 –1137 m. Stephen II, Count of Blois: William II (of England) "Rufus" c. 1057 –1100 King of England r ...
Lifespan. v1010-1035. Dates as Duke of Normandy. 1027-1035. Famous Quote. "Lords, you say. I have neither child nor heir, but just this son whom you see. If you accept him I shall give him to you. […] Yes, he is young but he will grow with God's help and he will become strong" Wace (Robert presents William to the barons of Normandy).
