Robert I, Duke of Burgundy

Robert I Capet (1011–March 21 1076) was duke of Burgundy between 1032 to his death. Robert was son of King Robert II of France and brother of Henry I. In 1031, after the death of his father the king, Robert participated in a rebellion against his brother Henry. He was supported by his mother, Queen Constance d'Arles. Peace was achieved when Robert was given Burgundy.

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1011 - March 21 - 1076 - Duke of Burgundy - 1032 - Robert II of France - Henry I - Constance d'Arles

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• He married his first wife, Helie of Semur, about 1033, and repudiated her in 1055, in which year he also murdered her father, Dalmace I of Semur. Robert and Helie had five children:
• Hugh (1034–1059), killed in battle
• Henry (1035–ca.1074)
• Robert (1040–1113), killed
• Simon (1045–1087)
• Constance (1046–1093), married Alfonso VI of Castile
• From his second wife, Ermengarde of Anjou, daughter of Fulk III of Anjou, he had one daughter:
• Hildegard (c.1056–1104), married Duke William VIII of Aquitaine

See also: Dukes of Burgundy family tree

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