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   Robert Curthose (c. 1051 – February 1134, French: Robert Courteheuse), was the eldest son of William the Conqueror and succeeded his father as Robert II of Normandy in 1087, reigning until 1106. Robert was also an unsuccessful pretender to the throne of the Kingdom of England.

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   Robert Curthose was the eldest son of William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England, and Matilda of Flanders, his nickname, Curthose, derives from the Norman French 'Courtheuse', was acquired when his father teased him as a child for having short legs.

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   Robert Curthose. Robert was William’s eldest son. He was disliked by many nobles in Normandy for his arrogance and laziness. In 1077 Robert’s younger brothers tipped a pot full of excrement ...

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   Robert Curthose (c. 1050 –1134), sometimes styled Robert II or Robert III, was the Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106. He was also Count of Maine. His reign as Duke is noted for the conflicts he had with his brothers in England. This led to the dukedom of Normandy being reunited with crown of England.

7. www.gcsehistory.com › faq › robertcurthoseRobert Curthose - GCSE History by Clever Lili

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   Learn about Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror, who rebelled against his father and brother for the crown of England. Find out why he was called 'short trousers' and how he fought with his family.

   • William's eldest son Robert was known as Robert Curthose, meaning 'short trousers'. This unflattering nickname was given to him in childhood, possi...
   • Robert Curthose spent the years 1077 to 1080 effectively at war with his father. This was because he wanted more power than William was prepared to...
   • Robert became Duke of Normandy when William the Conqueror died, but he wanted the throne of England which had gone to his brother, William Rufus ....

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   Robert II (born c. 1054—died February 1134, Cardiff, Wales) was the duke of Normandy (1087–1106), a weak-willed and incompetent ruler whose poor record as an administrator of his domain was partly redeemed by his contribution to the First Crusade (1096–99).

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   Who was Robert Curthose?

   • Robert Curthose ( c. 1051 – February 1134, French: Robert Courteheuse ), was the eldest son of William the Conqueror and succeeded his father as Robert II of Normandy in 1087, reigning until 1106. Robert was also an unsuccessful pretender to the throne of the Kingdom of England.

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   What happened to Robert Curthose?

   • (25) In 1128 Robert Curthose was transferred to Devizes Castle and during his last couple of years was held in Cardiff Castle. It is claimed that he attempted to escape but his horse was bogged down in a swamp and he was recaptured. To prevent further escapes, Henry had Robert Curthose's eyes burnt out.

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   Where did the term 'Curthose' come from?

   • The epithet "Curthose" originated in the Norman French word courtheuse ("short stockings"). The chroniclers William of Malmesbury and Orderic Vitalis wrote that his father had derisively called him brevis-ocrea ("short boot"). Robert's reign is noted for the discord with his brothers William II and Henry I in England.

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   Why did Robert Curthose go to war with his father?

   • Robert Curthose spent the years 1077 to 1080 effectively at war with his father. This was because he wanted more power than William was prepared to give him. ❖ In 1077, Robert and his army tried to take control of Rouen Castle after Robert's brothers played a prank on him and he felt William didn't punish them harshly enough.

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    A detailed biography of Robert Curthose that includes includes images, quotations and the main facts of his life. Key Stage 3. GCSE.