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Robert Curthose, French: Robert Courteheuse born: c. 1054 died: February 1134, Cardiff, Wales house / dynasty: house of Normandy notable family members: father William I mother Matilda of Flanders son William Clito brother Henry I brother William II sister Adela (Show more) See all related content →

Robert Curthose [a] ( c. 1050 –1134), sometimes styled Robert II or Robert III, was the Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106. He was also Count of Maine. His reign as Duke is noted for the conflicts he had with his brothers in England. This led to the dukedom of Normandy being reunited with crown of England . Early career

The army of Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy, left for the Holy Land on the First Crusade. Robert was the eldest son of William the Conqueror and brother to William Rufus , king of England. [1] He was reportedly so poor that he often had to stay in bed for lack of clothes.

Robert Curthose or Robert II (c. 1051 or 1054–February 10, 1134) was the Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106 and an unsuccessful claimant to the throne of England. His nickname, Curthose, comes from the Norman French Courtheuse, meaning short (court) stockings (heuse, compare hose), as it is sometimes translated, Shortstockings.

Robert Curthose invaded England on July 21st, 1101. Robert, Duke of Normandy, nicknamed Curthose for the shortness of his legs and hence his leggings, was the oldest, nicest and least effective of William the Conqueror’s three sons.