Born | 1031 | Born At | |
Died | 1095 | Buried At | |
Father | Herluin (de Conteville) | Mother | Herleva |
Born | 1031 / |
Died | 1095 / |
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Father: | Herluin (de Conteville) |
Mother: | Herleva |
Robert (Count of Mortain) (b.1031 - d.1095)
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A motte and bailey castle was built by Robert Count of Mortain in Somerset.
Many Norman barons held land both in England and Normandy. With two opposing lords, William in England and Robert in Normandy, the barons were finding it difficult to know who to support. A revolt led by Odo sprung up in England with the aim of removing William from the throne. Odo's revolt in Kent and Sussex was supported by barons across the country. Roger Bigod from Norwich and Geoffrey of Coutances and Robert Mowbray from Bristol supported Odo. In Worcestershire Roger de Lacy captured Hereford and attacked Worcester. In the south-east Roger Montgomery at Arundel Robert of Mortain at Pevensey and Gilbert de Clare at Tonbridge also prepared to fight the King. Robert of Belleme, a Norman baron, who was able to bring support from Normandy. Robert also controlled castles in the Welsh Marches where the revolt also took place.
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