Birth of Robert III Curthose1054
Birth of Robert III Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England, & Matilda of Flanders
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Robert III Curthose Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Robert III Curthose, based on 17 World History Database records associated with France.
17 records1054–113413 events6 places
Chronological biography
1054
1085
Succession1085
Canute revives his claim to the English throne made vacant by Swein. Canute is supported by the Count of Flanders, Philip & Robert Curthose
1087
Duchy of Normandy1087
William dies & leaves the Kingdom of England to William Rufus & the Duchy of Normandy to Robert
Succession1087
William dies & leaves the Kingdom of England to William Rufus & the Duchy of Normandy to Robert. Succeeds as Duke of France
1088
Coup1088
The barons join Robert to overthrow William Rufus but the rebellion fails because Robert fails to support the English rebels
Reballion of English1088
The barons join Robert to overthrow William Rufus but the rebellion fails because Robert fails to support the English rebels
1096
Succession1096
Robert agrees with William II to name each other the Heir Presumptive of England and Normandy respectively
1100
Succession2 August 1100
Death of William Rufus, Robert should have inherited the Kingdom of England but his younger brother Henry siezes the throne while William returns the Crusades
1101
Treaty of Alton1101
Robert is pardoned & given a pension by Henry I. Renounces the English throne in exchange for a yearly stipend of 3000 marks & the concession of all but one of Henrys possessions in Normandy
Invasion of EnglandJuly 1101
Upon his return from the Crusades, Robert, urged by Flambard & several Anglo-Norman barons, leads an invasion of England to retake the crown from his brother Henry I. Duke Robert lands at Portsmouth & is supported by a Barons including Robert of Belleme
1102
Birth of William Clito25 October 1102
Birth of William Clito, son & heir of Robert III Duke of Normandy
1105
Invasion of Normandy1105
Henry I invades Normandy
Arrest of Robert III Curthose28 September 1105
Robert is captured at the Battle of Tinchebray & held at Devizes Castle for 20 yrs then moved to Cardiff where he dies in 1134
Battle of Tinchebrai28 September 1105
Robert is captured at the Battle of Tinchebray & held at Devizes Castle for 20 yrs. Henry I captures Normandy from his brother Robert Curthose. After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler
Rule of Normandy28 September 1105
After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler
1134
Arrest of Robert III Curthose10 February 1134
Death of Robert III Curthose, in captivity in Cardiff
Death of Robert III Curthose10 February 1134
Death of Robert III Curthose, in captivity in Cardiff
Titles and roles
Duke
Record provenance
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