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Robert II, Count of Flanders (c. 1065 – 5 October 1111) was Count of Flanders from 1093 to 1111. He became known as Robert of Jerusalem (Robertus Hierosolimitanus) or Robert the Crusader after his exploits in the First Crusade.
Apr 4, 2024 · Robert II (born c. 1065—died Oct. 5, 1111, near Meaux, Fr.) was the count of Flanders (1093–1111), one of the most celebrated of crusaders. The son of Robert I, he sailed for the Holy Land on the First Crusade in 1096 and earned fame perhaps second only to that of Godfrey of Bouillon.
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After this rebuff, and under pressure from his father (who apparently wanted to reward the Flemish for their help when he seized power in 987), Robert II had to marry Rozala, daughter of Berengar II of Ivrea, King of Italy and widow of Arnulf II, Count of Flanders.
Overview. Robert II (‘the Jerusalemite’), count of Flanders. (1093—1109) Quick Reference. (r. 1093–1109) He continued the policy of his father Robert I of Flanders, but with more attention to peace and church reform (being married to the pope’s sister). On crusade (1096–1100) he concluded a peace treaty with England in 1103. [...]
Robert II of Flanders' army was formed shortly after that of his kinsman Godfrey of Bouillon, arriving in Constantinople considerably later. His wife Clementia of Burgundy was regent of Flanders in his absence.
primary name: Robert II other name: (Count of) Flanders other name: (Graaf van) Vlaanderen
