Raiding Normandy and the Support of William’s…

1078 CE

Raiding Normandy and the Support of William’s Enemies

  • From Rémalard, Robert and his supporters began raiding into Normandy, harassing Norman garrisons and supporters of King William.
  • Their rebellion was encouraged by many of William’s enemies, who saw Robert as a useful tool against the Normans.
  • William’s discovery that his wife, Queen Matilda, was secretly sending Robert money further strained relations within the family.

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Rémalard Basse-Normandie France View →

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Henry I of England View → Matilda of Flanders View → Philip I of France View → Robert Curthose View → Robert I, Count of Flanders View → Robert of Bellême View → William II of England View → William of Breteuil View → William the Conqueror View →

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Maine, County of View → Flanders, County of View → Normandy, Duchy of View → France, (Capetian) Kingdom of View →

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Weapons View → Money View →

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Commerce View → Labor and Service View → Conflict View → Faith View → Government View → Technology View →

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