Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester
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Summary
Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester was born on 1090[1] in Caen[2]. He died on October 31, 1147[3], in Bristol[4]. He worked as a military leader[5] and feudatory[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,167 views/month, #7,049 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Henry I of England[8]
- Mother: Sybilla Corbet[9], NN[10]
- Spouse: Mabel FitzRobert of Gloucester[11]
- Child: William Fitz Robert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester[12], Maud of Gloucester, Countess of Chester[13], Roger of Worcester[14], Richard de Gloucester[15], Hamon fitz Robert[16], Philip fitz Robert[17], Richard fitz Robert, Lord of Creully[18], Mabel fitz Robert[19], Robert fitz Robert[20], Mabel of Gloucester[21]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: House of Normandy[24]
- Noble title: Earl of Gloucester[25]
- Commons category: Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester[26]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Brémule[27], Battle of Lincoln[28], The Anarchy[29]
- Given name: Roberto[30]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32]
- Sibling: Sybilla of Normandy[33], Matilda FitzRoy, Duchess of Brittany[34], Matilda FitzRoy, Countess of Perche[35], Empress Matilda[36], Matilda FitzRoy, Abbess of Montvilliers[37], Alice FitzRoy[38], Reginald de Dunstanville, 1st Earl of Cornwall[39], Henry FitzRoy[40], William Adelin[41], Fulk FitzRoy[42], Gilbert FitzRoy[43], Robert FitzEdith, Lord Okehampton[44]
Why It Matters
Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester born?
Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's place of birth was Caen[2].
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[8]. Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's mother was Sybilla Corbet[9].
Who was Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester married to?
Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester's spouses include Mabel FitzRobert of Gloucester[11].
What did Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester do for work?
Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester worked as a military leader[5] and feudatory[6].