
FAQ About Robert Curthose

How did Robert Curthose's ambitions affect his relations with his brothers?
Robert Curthose's ambitions often put him at odds with his brothers, leading to fractious relations. His desire to secure inheritance rights over Normandy and England resulted in multiple conflicts with his elder and younger brothers. His attempts to claim England were thwarted by his siblings, and he was often seen as a rival rather than an ally, exacerbating familial tensions and contributing to his later imprisonment by Henry I.