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Robert II Biography and Timeline

Follow Robert II through 3 dated historical records for France.

Robert II, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
1 of 1Page
996–1105Years on this page

996

Succession

King · Paris · House / House of Capetian

Succeeds as King of France, descendent of Richard I Duke of Normandy

Role range: 996-1031

1101

Treaty of Alton

Duke · Alton · House / House of Normandy

The agreement is not long-lasting, in 1105 Henry invades Normandy & defeats his brothers (Robert II) army the following at the Battle of Tinchebray. Robert & his followers were allowed to return to Normandy without reprisal from Henry I

Role range: 1087-1106

1105

Invasion of Normandy

Duke · Normandy · House / House of Normandy

Henry I invades Normandy & breaks the Treaty of Alton signed with his brother Robert II

Role range: 1087-1106

Records, sources and methodology

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