Robert II of France
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 II | |
|---|---|
| File:Sceau de Robert II le pieux.jpg 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 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
- Mynt slaget av Hugo Capet.jpg
Denier of Hugh Capet, "Duke by the grace of God" (Dux Dei Gratia), Paris studio (Parisi Civita), late 10th century.
- Denier de Robert II le Pieux.jpg
Denier of Robert II the Pious, struck at Soissons.
- Susanna of Italy.jpg
Rozala (renamed Susanna) of Italy, as Countess of Flanders (late years of 15th century).
- Bertha of Burgundy.jpg
Bertha of Burgundy, detail from a genealogical chart of the Ottonian dynasty in a manuscript of the 2nd half of 12th century.
- Laurens excomunication 1875 orsay.jpg
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 d'Arles et Robert II le Pieux.jpg
Constance of Arles, depicted in an engraving of the late 19th century.
- Robert2Franc Constance of Arles.jpg
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.
- Le royaume des Francs sous Hugues Capet-en.svg
The Kingdom of the Franks during late 10th century.