Peerage
Created Earl of Gloucester by Henry I
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Robert of Gloucester Biography and Timeline
Follow Robert of Gloucester through 9 dated historical records for England.
Robert of Gloucester, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
9Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1121–1147Years on this page
1121
1136
Oath
Robert of Gloucester pays homage to Stephen
Oath
The Barons, including Stephens illegitimate son Gloucester, swear an oath to Stephen
1138
Rebellion of Stephen confiscates Roberts lands & Robert
Stephen confiscates Roberts lands & Robert leads a baronial rebellion
1141
Arrest of Robert of Gloucester
Matilda exchanges Robert for King Stephen
Arrest of Robert of Gloucester
Captured covering Matildas retreat from Winchester
Invasion of England
Robert goes to France to get aid from Matildas husband, Geoffrey IV of Anjou. Returns to England with Matildas son, the future Henry II
1147
Death of Robert of Gloucester
With his death Matildas hopes of winning the throne vanish
Death of Robert of Gloucester
Death of Robert of Gloucester
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.