Robert I, Duke of Burgundy

Robert I, known as the Old or the Headstrong, was born in the year one thousand eleven and ascended to the title of Duke of Burgundy in one thousand thirty-two. His reign lasted until his death on the twenty-first of March in one thousand seventy-six, marking a significant period in the history of Burgundy.

As the third son of King Robert II of France and Constance of Arles, Robert I was part of a royal lineage that shaped the political landscape of France. His familial connections included his brother, Henry I of France, which further solidified his status within the nobility.

Throughout his life, Robert I was known for his strong-willed nature, earning him the moniker 'the Headstrong.' His leadership and decisions as Duke of Burgundy were pivotal in the region's development during the eleventh century.