FAQ About Robert Curthose
What were the circumstances that led to Robert Curthose's imprisonment?
Robert Curthose was imprisoned after being defeated by his younger brother, King Henry I, in the Battle of Tinchebray in 1106. This battle was the result of ongoing power struggles between the brothers over control of England and Normandy. After his defeat, Robert was captured and held in various castles in England and Wales, living out the remainder of his life in captivity for nearly three decades.
