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His nickname, literally “''little boots''”, was probably given to him as a child by his father. He seems to have been plagued by certain bad decisions. His quarrels with his father probably cost him the crown of England in 1087. He refused the crown of [[Jerusalem]] when offered it during the Third [[Crusade]], instead, returning home to challenge Henry. He risked battle at Tinchebrai when he was greatly outnumbered. He was however a brave man and a noted warrior, helping to defeat the Saracens at the battle of [[Antioch]] in 1098.
His nickname, literally “''little boots''”, was probably given to him as a child by his father. He seems to have been plagued by certain bad decisions. His quarrels with his father probably cost him the crown of England in 1087. He refused the crown of [[Jerusalem]] when offered it during the Third [[Crusade]], instead, returning home to challenge Henry. He risked battle at Tinchebrai when he was greatly outnumbered. He was however a brave man and a noted warrior, helping to defeat the Saracens at the battle of [[Antioch]] in 1098.
== Birth ==
His exact year of birth is unknown, however it is most likely between 1049 and 1054.
== Revolt of 1077 ==
In 1077, Robert led a revolt against his father, the result of a prank played by his brothers William Rufus and Henry, who bored with playing dice, had thought it amusing to empty a full chamber-pot over his head from an upper gallery, to the great delight of them both. A scuffle ensued with the fiery tempered Robert, which their father was forced to break up. Robert was further angered when William failed to punish the amused offenders. The following day Robert and his followers attempted to seize the Rouen Castle. The siege was a failure, and King William ordered their arrest. Robert and his followers took refuge with Hugh of Chateauneuf-en-Thymerais.
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