Robert I "The Devil" DUKE OF NORMANDY 1 2 3 4 5
- Born: Abt 1008, , Normandy, Fra
- Marriage (1): Harlette (Herleva) DE FALAISE
- Marriage (2): Estrith (Margaret) OF DENMARK in 1031 1
- Died: 6/22/1035, Nicaea, Bithynia, Turkey about age 27
 Another name for Robert was Robert I, "The Magnificant."
General Notes:
Robert I, the "Magnificent" and Harlette de Falaise were forbidden to marry because of her lowly rank. Called Arlotta, she lived in an apartment in the walls of the castle. (C-1815) They were the parents of William the Conqueror. Robert assisted in the restoration of King Henry of France to his throne for which he received additional lands. Robert died on his return trip from a pilgrimage to the holy land from the heat and fatigue of the travel. He is also called Robert II in some sources. (C-2098, 1351)
Noted events in his life were:
• birth2 (conflicting), Abt 999, Normandy, , , FRA. 4
• Divorce, 1032. 1 He divorced his wife, Estrith, of just one year in 1032.
Robert married Harlette (Herleva) DE FALAISE, daughter of Fulbert DE FALAISE and DODA. (Harlette (Herleva) DE FALAISE was born circa 1012 of Falaise, , FRA,1 died about 1050 and was buried in Abbey of St. Grestain, , FRA.)
Robert next married Estrith (Margaret) OF DENMARK in 1031.1
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