His son William sent a mission to Constantinople and Nicaea, charging it with bringing his father's body back to Normandy for burial. Permission was granted, but, having travelled as far as Apulia (Italy) on the return journey, the envoys learned that William himself had meanwhile died. They then decided to re-inter Robert's body in Italy.
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1027
Age: 26y
birth of childWilliam of England Falaise, Normandy ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
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Age: 35y
| 1035 • Harald I becomes king of England. |