Robert the Devil

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Robert the Devil is the legendary, sinister nickname of Robert I, Duke of Normandy, a medieval ruler and father of William the Conqueror, around whom many dark and fantastical tales developed.

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Label Occurrences
Robert le diable 1
Robert the Devil canonical 1

Statements (33)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Duke of Normandy
legendary figure
medieval ruler
nickname
associatedWith demonic themes
fantastical tales
medieval legend
connectedTo Norman ducal dynasty NERFINISHED
William the Conqueror NERFINISHED
countryOfRule Duchy of Normandy NERFINISHED
fatherOf William the Conqueror NERFINISHED
geographicAssociation France NERFINISHED
Normandy NERFINISHED
hasNickname Robert the Devil NERFINISHED
hasReputationFor dark deeds
sinister character
hasTheme pact with the devil
redemption arc
sin and repentance
inspiredWork later literary adaptations
medieval romances
operatic adaptations
theatrical works
languageOfOrigin French
notableFor being father of William the Conqueror
role in Norman dynastic history
notableIn French medieval legend
Norman folklore
portrayedAs quasi-demonic figure
sinister nobleman
refersTo Robert I, Duke of Normandy NERFINISHED
timePeriod Middle Ages
early 11th century

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Robert I, Duke of Normandy alsoKnownAs Robert the Devil
Giacomo Meyerbeer notableWork Robert the Devil
this entity surface form: Robert le diable