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1072 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1072.

Historical records for France in 1072

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Black Shirt Robert

Guiscard, Robert · Sicily · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Palermo falls, and for the rest of Sicily it was only then a matter of time. As a result of his Sicilian campaign, Guiscard was referred to as "Black Shirt Robert" because throughout the campaign he wore elegant clothing with imported dyes that ran together resulting in black clothing

Capture of Palermo

Guiscard, Robert · Palermo · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Palermo falls, and for the rest of Sicily it was only then a matter of time. As a result of his Sicilian campaign, Guiscard was referred to as "Black Shirt Robert" because throughout the campaign he wore elegant clothing with imported dyes that ran together resulting in black clothing

Invasion of Sicily

Guiscard, Robert · Sicily · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Palermo falls, and for the rest of Sicily it was only then a matter of time. As a result of his Sicilian campaign, Guiscard was referred to as "Black Shirt Robert" because throughout the campaign he wore elegant clothing with imported dyes that ran together resulting in black clothing

Siege of Palermo

Guiscard, Robert · Palermo · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Palermo falls, and for the rest of Sicily it was only then a matter of time. As a result of his Sicilian campaign, Guiscard was referred to as "Black Shirt Robert" because throughout the campaign he wore elegant clothing with imported dyes that ran together resulting in black clothing

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