Robert contributed to the restoration of Henry King of France to his throne,
and received from the gratitude of that monarch, the Vexin, as an additional
to his patrimonial domains. In the 8th year of his reign, curiosity or devotn
induced him to undertake a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where the fatiges of
the journey and the heat of the climate so impaired his consitution he died
on his way home.
Some sources call him Robert I the Magnificent!Return to Robert II the Devil OF NORMANDY
Reigned 1066-1087. Duke of Normandy 1035-1087. Invaded England defeated and
killed his rival Harold at the Battle of Hastings and became King. The Norman
conquest of England was completed by 1072 aided by the establishment of
feaudalism under which his followers were granted land in return for pledges
of service and loyalty. As King William was noted for his efficient if harsh
rule. His administration relied upon Norman and other foreign personnell
especially Lanfranc Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1085 started Domesday Book.Return to William I "the Conqueror" OF NORMANDY
or perhaps the daughter of Bjorn Bearsson, sister of Siward Digera
Earl of Northumbria.Return to Aelflaed (Sybil) OF NORTHUMBRIA
Duke of Upper Lorraine 1044-1047.
Return to Gottfried "the Bearded" OF OBERLOTHRINGEN