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Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester

English noble and an an illegitimate son of King Henry I.

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was born in 1090 in Caen, France and died on November 7, 1147.

Born

in 1090

Died: November 7, 1147

Source:

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Birthplace
Caen, France
Professions
military leader, feudatory
Citizenship
Kingdom of England

More about Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester

Family

Sibling
William Adelin
Child
William Fitz Robert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester
Sibling
Sybilla of Normandy
Father
Henry I of England
Sibling
Matilda FitzRoy, Duchess of Brittany
Sibling
Empress Matilda
Sibling
Reginald de Dunstanville, 1st Earl of Cornwall

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Questions people ask

Where was Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester born?

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was born in Caen, France.

When did Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester die?

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester died on November 7, 1147.