Birth of Robert III Curthose
Birth of Robert III Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England, & Matilda of Flanders
Role range: 1087-1134
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Robert III Curthose Biography and Timeline
Follow Robert III Curthose through 17 dated historical records for France.
Robert III Curthose, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
17Distinct records
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1054–1134Years on this page
1054
1085
Succession
Canute revives his claim to the English throne made vacant by Swein. Canute is supported by the Count of Flanders, Philip & Robert Curthose
Role range: 1087-1134
1087
Duchy of Normandy
William dies & leaves the Kingdom of England to William Rufus & the Duchy of Normandy to Robert
Role range: 1087-1134
Succession
William dies & leaves the Kingdom of England to William Rufus & the Duchy of Normandy to Robert. Succeeds as Duke of France
Role range: 1087-1134
1088
Coup
The barons join Robert to overthrow William Rufus but the rebellion fails because Robert fails to support the English rebels
Role range: 1087-1134
Rebellion of English
The barons join Robert to overthrow William Rufus but the rebellion fails because Robert fails to support the English rebels
Role range: 1087-1134
1096
Succession
Robert agrees with William II to name each other the Heir Presumptive of England and Normandy respectively
Role range: 1087-1134
1100
Succession
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
Role range: 1087-1134
1101
Invasion of England
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
Treaty of Alton
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
Role range: 1087-1106
1102
Birth of William Clito
Birth of William Clito, son & heir of Robert III Duke of Normandy
Role range: 1087-1134
1105
Arrest of Robert III Curthose
Robert is captured at the Battle of Tinchebray & held at Devizes Castle for 20 yrs then moved to Cardiff where he dies in 1134
Role range: 1100-1135
Battle of Tinchebrai
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
Role range: 1100-1135
Rule of Normandy
After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler
Role range: 1100-1135
Invasion of Normandy
Henry I invades Normandy
Role range: 1100-1135
1134
Arrest of Robert III Curthose
Death of Robert III Curthose, in captivity in Cardiff
Role range: 1087-1134
Death of Robert III Curthose
Death of Robert III Curthose, in captivity in Cardiff
Role range: 1087-1134
Records, sources and methodology
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