Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester

English noble
Person human Q462997
Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester
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Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester

Summary

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester is a human[1]. He was born in Caen[2]. He was born on 1090[3]. He passed away in Bristol[4]. He died on October 31, 1147[5]. He worked as a military leader[6] and feudatory[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,618 views/month, #7,049 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Caen[2], Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester…
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester died in Bristol[4].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was born on 1090[3].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester died on October 31, 1147[5].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's father was Henry I of England[9].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's mother was Sybilla Corbet[10].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's mother was NN[11].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was married to Mabel FitzRobert of Gloucester[12].
  • A child of Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was William Fitz Robert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester[13].
  • A child of Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was Maud of Gloucester, Countess of Chester[14].
  • A child of Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was Roger of Worcester[15].
  • A child of Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was Richard de Gloucester[16].
  • A child of Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was Hamon fitz Robert[17].
  • A child of Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was Philip fitz Robert[18].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester held citizenship in Kingdom of England[19].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's professions included military leader[6].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's professions included feudatory[7].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester is recorded as male[20].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's family is recorded as House of Normandy[22].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's noble title is recorded as Earl of Gloucester[23].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's Commons category is recorded as Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester[24].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was part of the conflict Battle of Brémule[25].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was part of the conflict Battle of Lincoln[26].
  • Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was part of the conflict The Anarchy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Caen[2], Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester… he was born on 1090[3]. His father was Henry I of England[9]. Mothers listed include Sybilla Corbet[10], an aristocrat[28], 1077–1157[29], of Kingdom of England[30] and NN[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military leader[6] and feudatory[7].

Personal Life

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was married to Mabel FitzRobert of Gloucester[12]. Children include William Fitz Robert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester[13], a feudatory[31], 1116–1183[32]; Maud of Gloucester, Countess of Chester[14], 1101–1190[33]; Roger of Worcester[15], a Catholic priest[34], 1134–1179[35]; Richard de Gloucester[16], a presbyter[36]; Hamon fitz Robert[17], 1115–1159[37]; and Philip fitz Robert[18].

Death and Burial

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester died on October 31, 1147[5]. He died in Bristol[4].

Why It Matters

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,618 views/month, #7,049 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester born?

Born in Caen[2], Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester…

Where did Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester die?

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester passed away in Bristol[4].

Who were Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's parents?

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's father was Henry I of England[9]. Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's mother was Sybilla Corbet[10].

Who was Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester married to?

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's spouses include Mabel FitzRobert of Gloucester[12].

What did Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester do for work?

Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester worked as military leader[6] and feudatory[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. Retrieved . biography.wales. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23h ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 27d ago · Qbli2mHd · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Henry I of England
    Occupation military leader, feudatory
    Citizenship
    Participated in conflict Battle of Brémule, Battle of Lincoln, The Anarchy
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