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Death of Richard II of Normandy

Type Event Region Europe Time 1026

On August 28, 1026, Duke Richard II of Normandy died at Fécamp, ending a reign of nearly thirty years; he was brother of Queen Emma of Cnut.

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  1. 1026Fécamp · NormandyRichard II died at Fécamp, a major coastal town of Normandy. During his reign church reform advanced in Normandy, and Normandy was closely linked to England's Cnut dynasty through the marriage of Queen Emma.
  2. 1026–1027Rouen · NormandyEldest son Richard III succeeded as Duke of Normandy, but reigned only about a year. His brother Robert then seized power, and Normandy entered a brief period of turmoil.

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