Robert II unknown of Normandy

Country and Region of Origin

France
Haute-Normandie (RE)

Specific Title

Duke of Normandy

Role

Duke (lay)

Gender and Marital Statusa

Male

Family

father: William the Conqueror Sister: Adela, wife of Stephen of Blois (First Crusader). Cousin: Robert II of Flanders (First Crusader) Grandfather: Robert II of Normandy (Died on pilgrimage to Jerusalem)

Crusades

Expedition

1st Crusade (1096-1099)

Contingent Leader

Robert Curthose of Normandy

Probability of Participation

Certain

Financial Arrangements

A peace was arranged between Robert and his brother William Rufus before his departure by Abbot Jarento of St Bénigne. Robert agreed to pawn his duchy of Normandy to his brother for 10,000 marks. This was to be repaid in 3-5 years. VE, p. 84.

Followers

William Ferrieres, Stephen of Aumale, Roger of Barneville, Arnulf of Chocques, Arnulf Hesdin, Emma of Hereford, Guy Sarce, Hervey, Hugh Bunel, Pagan Peverel, Ralph Gael, Rotrou of Perche, Philip Belleme, Gaubert, bishop of Evreux, Hamo la Hune,Eustace III of Boulogne, Alan of Gael (Possibly), Alan Fergent of Brittany,

Consequences of Expedition

Survived

Actions

Robert set out in companionship with Stephen of Blois and Robert of Flanders. After his return he went on a further pilgrimage to Mont Saint-Michel.

Sources

C. W. David, Robert Curthose Duke of Normandy (Cambridge, MA, 1920), pp. 89-119. RFC, p. 153. Accounts of Robert's deeds can be found in most First Crusade chronicles.