Richard III of Normandy 1
General Notes: He was succeeding in quelling the revolt of his brother, Robert, when he died opportunely, perhaps of poison, making way for his brother's succession as Robert I. Noted events in his life were: • Acceded: Duke of Normandy, 1026. Richard married Adele of France Capet, daughter of Robert II the Pious of France and Constance of Arles, in 1027. (Adele of France Capet was born circa 1010 in France and died on 8 Jan 1079 in Messinesmonastre, France.) |