Robert Guiscard
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Summary
Robert Guiscard was born on January 1, 1016[1], in Hauteville-la-Guichard[2]. He died on July 17, 1085[3], in Cephalonia[4]. He worked as a military leader[5], mercenary[6], and adventurer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,458 views/month, #6,780 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Venosa[9]
- Father: Tancred of Hauteville[10]
- Mother: Fressenda of Hauteville[11]
- Spouse: Alberada of Buonalbergo[12], Sikelgaita[13]
- Child: Emma of Hauteville[14], Bohemond I of Antioch[15], Matilde d'Altavilla[16], Héria de Hauteville[17], Sibylle de Hauteville[18], Guy of Hauteville[19], Robert Scalio[20], Mabille de Hauteville[21], Roger Borsa[22], Olympias[23], Roger I of Sicily[24]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Family: Hauteville family[27]
- Noble title: Duke of Apulia and Calabria[28]
- Commons category: Robert Guiscard[29]
- Cause of death: infectious disease[30]
- Given name: Robert[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Guiscard[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38], The Catholic Encyclopedia[39]
- Name in native language: Robert Viscart[40]
- Sibling: Mauger of Hauteville[41], William of the Principate[42], Geoffrey of Hauteville[43], Roger I of Sicily[44], Serlo I of Hauteville[45], Drogo of Hauteville[46], William Iron Arm[47], Humphrey of Hauteville[48]
Why It Matters
Robert Guiscard has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Robert Guiscard born?
Robert Guiscard was born in Hauteville-la-Guichard[2].
Where did Robert Guiscard die?
Robert Guiscard passed away in Cephalonia[4].
Who were Robert Guiscard's parents?
Robert Guiscard's father was Tancred of Hauteville[10]. Robert Guiscard's mother was Fressenda of Hauteville[11].
Who was Robert Guiscard married to?
Robert Guiscard's spouses include Alberada of Buonalbergo[12] and Sikelgaita[13].
What did Robert Guiscard do for work?
Robert Guiscard worked as a military leader[5], mercenary[6], and adventurer[7].