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The British History Podcast
449 – Chapter Ten: The Boys
May 30, 2024
Explore the power struggles and conflicts between Rufus and Robert II of Normandy after William's death in 449 - Chapter Ten: The Boys.
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- Rufus embraces chivalry and becomes a charismatic party boy knight, influencing international policies.
- Norman nobility faces power struggles between Rufus and Duke Robert II, setting the stage for a turbulent era.
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Rufus and Robert: Brothers in Conflict
Rufus, following William's death, becomes King of England, raising concerns among the Norman aristocracy due to his ruthlessness and ambition for power. Unlike his father, Rufus embraces European chivalry and earns a reputation as a party boy knight, utilizing his charisma to influence international policies. Meanwhile, across the channel, Duke Robert II of Normandy stands in stark contrast to Rufus, with both brothers sharing a propensity for warfare that unsettles the Norman nobility holding lands on both sides, torn between two hostile rulers.
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