FAQ About Robert Curthose
How did Robert Curthose's actions influence the succession of English and Norman thrones?
Robert Curthose's actions had several implications for the successions in both England and Normandy. By repeatedly contesting his brothers' rule and failing to secure his claim to England, he indirectly helped his brother Henry I consolidate power more firmly. His absences and lack of decisive governance in Normandy also left a power vacuum exploited by rivals and contributed to eventual Plantagenet control of the region.
