Robert -, I King of the Franks

866 - 923  (56 years)

• Name	Robert -  [1, 2]
  Suffix	I King of the Franks
  Born	15 Aug 866  [1]
  Gender	Male
  Biography	When Charles the Simple's half brother, Carloman, King of the Franks died, Charles was too young to rule so hero of the Siege of Paris, Odo was named king. When Charles came of age, he tried to exercise his birth right. He was not successful until the death of Odo. Then, Robert, instead of trying to become king himself pledged his elegance to Charles. 20 plus years later, Robert took advantage of unrest to drive Charles into exile, becoming king in 922. One year later, Charles tried to come back and Robert was killed in battle. Some say it might have been in one on one combat with Charles. However, Charles was defeated and never regained power, dying in prison several years later.
  Died	15 Jun 923	Soissons, France   [1]
  Person ID	I3183	Our Family
  Last Modified	18 Dec 2016

  
  

  Family 1	Béatrice of Vermandois -,   b. Abt 880,   d. Aft 26 Mar 931  (Age ~ 51 years)
  Married	895  [1]
  Children	1. Hugh Magnus -, Count of Paris,   b. 898, Paris, France ,   d. Jun 956  (Age 58 years)   2. Richilda -,   b. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	18 Dec 2016
  Family ID	F1109	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Aelis -
  Married	Y  [2]
  Children	1. Emma of France -, Queen of the Franks,   b. 894,   d. 2 Nov 934  (Age 40 years)   2. Hildebranda -,   b. 895,   d. 931  (Age 36 years)
  Last Modified	18 Dec 2016
  Family ID	F1124	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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• Sources

  [S403] Charlemagne Society - US. [S249] Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_I_of_France