Robert the Strong
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Robert the Strong (French: Robert le Fort; c. 830 – 866) was the father of two kings of West Francia: Odo (or Eudes) and Robert I of France. His family is named after him and called the Robertians. In 853, he was named missus dominicus by Charles the Bald, King of West Francia. Robert the Strong was the great-grandfather of Hugh Capet and thus the ancestor of all the Capetians.
Robert the Strong | |
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 Robert the Strong's image in a genealogy of French kings (c. 1384) | |
| Born | c. 830 |
| Died | 2 July 866 (aged 35–36) |
| Noble family | Robertians |
| Spouse(s) | Adelaide of Tours |
| Issue | Odo (or Eudes) Robert I of France |
| Father | Robert III of Worms (speculated) |
