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Robert the Magnificent

Robert I of Normandy was a duke of daring ambition and scandalous choices. His reign was marked by bold campaigns, fiery passions, and decisions that threatened to unravel his duchy. Yet from his rule came the birth of one of history’s most famous kings—his son, William the Conqueror. Robert’s story is the tale of a man who lived dangerously, loved recklessly, and left behind a legacy far larger than himself. His life is a prelude to conquest, written in blood and desire.

Inspired by the life of Robert the Magnificent, my 32nd great-grandfather.