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.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1031. This year saw 2 significant events.
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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.
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
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- What happened in 1031?
- In 1031, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Henry I succeeds father Robert II as King of the Franks (1031-60), Abbot Humbert of Echternach Abbey opens the grave of Saint Willibrord, founder of the abbey in the 7th century.