Robert II (972 – 20 July 1031), called the Pious (French: le Pieux) or the Wise (French: le Sage), was King of the Franks from 996 to 1031, the second from the Capetian dynasty. Crowned Junior King in 987, he assisted his father on military matters (notably during the two sieges of Laon, in 988 and 991). His solid education, provided by Gerbert of Aurillac (the future Pope Sylvester II) in Reims, allowed him to deal with religious questions of which he quickly became the guarantor (he headed the Council of Saint-Basle de Verzy in 991 and that of Chelles in 994).
Henry I succeeds father Robert II as King of the Franks (1031-60)
Robert II (972 – 20 July 1031), called the Pious (French: le Pieux) or the Wise (French: le Sage), was King of the Franks from 996 to 1031, the second from the Capetian dynasty.
Historical Significance
Robert II (972 – 20 July 1031), called the Pious (French: le Pieux) or the Wise (French: le Sage), was King of the Franks from 996 to 1031, the second from the Capetian dynasty.
Events Before
Bolesław I the Brave is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland
Bolesław I the Brave (967 – 17 June 1025), less often known as Bolesław the Great, was Duke of Poland from 992 to 1025 and the first King of Poland in 1025.
Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor, founding the Salian dynasty
Conrad II (German: Konrad II, c. 990 – 4 June 1039), also known as Conrad the Elder and Conrad the Salic, was the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from 1027 until his death in 1039.
Robert II of France names his son Henry I as junior King of the Franks
Robert II (972 – 20 July 1031), called the Pious (French: le Pieux) or the Wise (French: le Sage), was King of the Franks from 996 to 1031, the second from the Capetian dynasty.
Future Byzantine empress Zoe marries Romanus Argyrus according to the wishes of the dying Constantine VIII
Future Byzantine empress Zoe marries Romanus Argyrus according to the wishes of the dying Constantine VIII
Battle of Stiklestad: Norwegian King Olaf II is killed while trying to reclaim the throne, one of the most famous Norweg
Battle of Stiklestad: Norwegian King Olaf II is killed while trying to reclaim the throne, one of the most famous Norwegian battles
Events After
Malcolm II, King of Scots (Máel Coluim mac Cináeda) (b. 980) dies; Donnchad, the son of his second daughter Bethóc and C
Malcolm II, King of Scots (Máel Coluim mac Cináeda) (b. 980) dies; Donnchad, the son of his second daughter Bethóc and Crínán of Dunkeld, inherits the throne.
Baldwin V becomes Count of Flanders
Baldwin V becomes Count of Flanders
Henry III becomes Holy Roman Emperor
Conrad II (German: Konrad II, c. 990 – 4 June 1039), also known as Conrad the Elder and Conrad the Salic, was the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from 1027 until his death in 1039.
King Henry III gives Utrecht the Groninger currency
King Henry III gives Utrecht the Groninger currency
Michael IV, Paphlagonicus, Byzantium Emperor dies of results of dropsy. His wife Empress Zoe elevates her adoptive son t
Michael IV, Paphlagonicus, Byzantium Emperor dies of results of dropsy. His wife Empress Zoe elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V.
More from the 1030s
Baldwin V becomes Count of Flanders
Baldwin V becomes Count of Flanders
Henry III becomes Holy Roman Emperor
Conrad II (German: Konrad II, c. 990 – 4 June 1039), also known as Conrad the Elder and Conrad the Salic, was the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from 1027 until his death in 1039.
Battle of Stiklestad: Norwegian King Olaf II is killed while trying to reclaim the throne, one of the most famous Norweg
Battle of Stiklestad: Norwegian King Olaf II is killed while trying to reclaim the throne, one of the most famous Norwegian battles
Abbot Humbert of Echternach Abbey opens the grave of Saint Willibrord, founder of the abbey in the 7th century
Abbot Humbert of Echternach Abbey opens the grave of Saint Willibrord, founder of the abbey in the 7th century
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 20, 1031?
- Robert II (972 – 20 July 1031), called the Pious (French: le Pieux) or the Wise (French: le Sage), was King of the Franks from 996 to 1031, the second from the Capetian dynasty. Crowned Junior King in 987, he assisted his father on military matters (notably during the two sieges of Laon, in 988 and 991). His solid education, provided by Gerbert of Aurillac (the future Pope Sylvester II) in Reims, allowed him to deal with religious questions of which he quickly became the guarantor (he headed the Council of Saint-Basle de Verzy in 991 and that of Chelles in 994).
- Why is Henry I succeeds father Robert II as King of the Franks (1031-60) significant?
- Robert II (972 – 20 July 1031), called the Pious (French: le Pieux) or the Wise (French: le Sage), was King of the Franks from 996 to 1031, the second from the Capetian dynasty.