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Robert of Selby

English courtier in Sicily
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Summary

Robert of Selby was born in 1050[1] in Selby[2]. He died in 1152[3] in Kingdom of Sicily[4].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[5]
  • Position held: chancellor[6]
  • Employer: Roger II of Sicily[7]
  • Sex or gender: male[8]
  • Given name: Robert[9]
  • Allegiance: Kingdom of England[10], Kingdom of Sicily[11]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[12]
  • Start of work period: 1130[13]
  • End of work period: 1150[14]

FAQs

Where was Robert of Selby born?

Robert of Selby's place of birth was Selby[2].

Where did Robert of Selby die?

Robert of Selby died in Kingdom of Sicily[4].

Related Entities

Kingdom of England Kingdom of Sicily Roger II of Sicily

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  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 23w ago · HaguardDuNord · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → —
    Employer → Roger II of Sicily
    End of work period → +1150-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Instance of → human
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