Events Tagged: "Robert"

Rollo baptized as Robert I - Viking leader converts to Christianity as part of treaty, takes Christian name Robert

Charles the Simple deposed - Robert I (Odo's brother) rebels, becomes king, Carolingian authority collapses

Robert the Magnificent goes on pilgrimage - leaves for Jerusalem, appoints young bastard son William as heir

Treaty of Alton - Robert Curthose invades but makes peace, receives pension, renounces claim to England

Death of Robert of Gloucester - Matilda's half-brother and chief supporter dies, she returns to Normandy