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Revolt of Robert the Frisian in Flanders (1089)

Type Event Region Europe Time 1089–1090

In 1089 Count Robert I of Flanders, nicknamed 'the Frisian', faced internal unrest amid joint pressure from Normandy and the French crown;…

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  1. 1089Bruges · West FlandersIn 1089 some Flemish nobles conspired against Robert I in Bruges and its surroundings, attempting to restore Arnulf III's line to control of the county. The rebels sought external support from King Philip I of France and the Duke of Normandy.
  2. 1089Ghent · East FlandersArmed conflict broke out in the revolt at Ghent, Ypres, and elsewhere. Robert I, relying on his Frisian veterans and urban militias, defeated the rebels and regained control of Flanders' eastern commercial centers.
  3. 1089–1090County of Flanders · FlandersFrom late 1089 to early 1090, Robert I purged the rebellious nobles and appointed loyal vassals, restoring stability to the County of Flanders. This unrest was part of the aftermath of the 1077 War of the Flemish Succession.

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