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Robert wounding his father, King William I, Normandy, 1079 (1864)
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Robert wounding his father, King William I, Normandy, 1079 (1864)
Duke Robert of Normandy wounding his father, King William I, Normandy, 1079 (1864). Robert Curthose (1051-1134) fighting his father, William the Conqueror (1027-1087) at the siege of the castle of Gerberoy, near the frontier of Normandy. Williams eldest son, Robert rebelled against his father following a prank played upon him by two of his other brothers, William Rufus and Henry. He succeeded William as Duke of Normandy in 1087 but William Rufus inherited the English crown
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11th Century Doyle Duke Duke Of Normandy Duke Robert Eleventh Century Father Fatherhood James Doyle James William Edmund James William Edmund Doyle King Of England King William I Motte And Bailey Norman Robert Curthose Robert Iii Robert Of Normandy Shield Siege William I William Of Normandy William The Conqueror Armour Battlefield Gerberoy Historica Graphica Collection
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Robert Curthose, the rebellious son of King William I, engages in a fierce battle with his father at the siege of Gerberoy Castle in Normandy, 1079. This lithograph print from 1864 captures the intense moment when family ties are severed amidst medieval warfare. The eldest son of William the Conqueror, Robert's defiance stems from a prank orchestrated by his brothers, William Rufus and Henry. Fuelled by anger and ambition, he rises against his own flesh and blood to claim what he believes is rightfully his. Clad in armor that reflects the spirit of the eleventh century, Duke Robert wields his sword with determination as he clashes with King William I on this historic battlefield. The fortifications surrounding them echo their tumultuous relationship - a motte and bailey castle serving as both witness and backdrop to this familial conflict. This image transports us back to an era where power struggles were fought not only on political fronts but also within families themselves. It reminds us that even those bound by blood can be torn apart by differing ambitions. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from James Doyle's Historica Graphica Collection, we are reminded of the complexities of fatherhood and sovereignty. It serves as a testament to human nature's unyielding desire for power and legacy.
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