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Robert, the oldest son of William the Conqueror, was bequeathed Normandy at his father's death. He tried to take England from his younger brother, Henry I, but was captured by him at Tenchebrai. Henry imprisoned him for the last 29 years of his life in Cardiff Castle. (Usherwood, Reign by Reign)

Family/Spouse: Sybilla D.Of GODFREY COUNT OF CONVERSANO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The mother of William the Conqueror is in discrepancy. It is either Herleve de Falaise, also spelled Harlette and Arlette. However, Usherwood states that she was Duke Robert's mistress, a tanner's daughter. His mother married a Norman nobleman after Robert's death. She helped her son's dukedom be saved by this marriage. William's birth date is also in question, listed as 1024 or 1027. What is not in question is the greatness of William the Conqueror. He had a bold spirit, orderly mind and tireless energy. He had European fame by the age of 38. He was Duke of Normandy and had inherited Normandy from his father at about age 8. Edward I, King of England, died without heirs and had told William that he would be his successor. On his deathbed in 1066, Edward named Harold his successor. This is when William decided to attack resulting in the famous Battle of Hastings and William's being crowned King of England on Christmas Day of 1066. (C-330) He married his cousin, Matilda, daughter of the Count of Flanders, to whom he was devoted. He died after a full life in Roen after months of internal bleeding from being thrown from his horse. The horse reared when burnt by embers in Mantes, a town he had just captured. (Usherwood, Reign by Reign)

William married Matilda (Or Maud) D.Of BALDWIN V in 1053. Matilda (daughter of Baldwin V, "The Pious" COUNT OF FLANDERS and Adele PRINCESS OF FRANCE) was born in 1031 in Flanders, , FRA; died in 1083 in Caen, , Basse-Normandie, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She is also known as Matilda of Flanders. (C-1351)

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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)

Robert married Harlette (Herleva) DE FALAISE. Harlette (daughter of Fulbert DE FALAISE and DODA) was born about 1012 in Of Falaise, , FRA; died about 1050; was buried in Abbey Of St. Grestain, , FRA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She had approximately six children by her husband.

Baldwin married Adele PRINCESS OF FRANCE in 1027 in Paris, Steuben, FRA. Adele (daughter of Robert II KING OF FRANCE and Constance OF TOULOUSE) was born about 1009; died on 8 Jan 1079 in Messines, W.Flanders Province, , Belgium. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Judith DE BRETAGNE about 1000. Judith (daughter of Conan I DE BRETAGNE, Count De Bretagne) was born about 982; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fulbert married DODA. was born in 980; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was called "Barbatus". His name is sometimes spelled Baudouin IV. (C870)

Baldwin married Ogive, D.Of COUNT OF BAVARIA AND LUXEMBOURG. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert II was known as "The Pious". Constance was his second wife. He took the title of King in 996. (C-455, 1366, 1370)

Robert married Constance OF TOULOUSE in 1002. Constance (daughter of Adelaide OF ANJOU) was born in 985; died on 25 Jul 1032 in Melun, Seine-Et-Marne Dept., , FRA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She is also known as Constance of Arles and Constance of Provence. (C-456, 1440)