Robert II of France
| Robert II | |
|---|---|
 Seal of King Robert II | |
| King of the Franks (more...) | |
| 30 December 987 – 24 October 996; 24 October 996 – 20 July 1031 | |
| Coronation | 25 December 987 |
| Predecessor | Hugh |
| Successor | Henry I |
| Born | c. 972 Orléans, France |
| Died | 20 July 1031 (aged 58–59) Melun, France |
| Burial | Saint Denis Basilica, Paris, France |
| Spouse | Rozala of Italy (m. 988; ann. 996) Bertha of Burgundy (m. 996; ann. 1001) Constance of Arles (m. 1001/03; his death) |
| Issue | Tħuļtħel Advisa, Countess of Nevers Hugh Magnus Henry I of France Adela, Countess of Flanders Robert I, Duke of Burgundy |
| House | House of Capet |
| Father | Hugh Capet |
| Mother | Adelaide of Aquitaine |
Robert II of France (March 27, 972 – July 20, 1031) was born in Orleans, France. He was the son of Hugh Capet and Adelaide of Aquitaine. He was married to Constance of Arles.
Robert was succeeded by his son Henry I of France. Robert is buried in the Saint Denis Basilica where his tomb effigy survives.
Robert II Of France Media
Denier of Hugh Capet, "Duke by the grace of God" (Dux Dei Gratia), Paris studio (Parisi Civita), late 10th century.
Denier of Robert II the Pious, struck at Soissons.
Rozala (renamed Susanna) of Italy, as Countess of Flanders (late years of 15th century).
Bertha of Burgundy, detail from a genealogical chart of the Ottonian dynasty in a manuscript of the 2nd half of 12th century.
The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, oil on canvas by Jean-Paul Laurens, 1875, currently at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris. In reality, the excommunication of the king was never promulgated by the Pope.
Constance of Arles, depicted in an engraving of the late 19th century.
Constance of Arles surrendering to her son Henry I of France. Illumination on parchment from ca. 1375–1380 manuscript. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Fr 2813, folio 177 recto.
The Kingdom of the Franks during late 10th century.
