Robert I | |
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King of West Francia | |
Reign | 29 June 922 – 15 June 923 |
Coronation | 29 June 922, Rheims |
Predecessor | Charles the Simple |
Successor | Rudolph |
Born | c. 866 |
Died | 15 June 923 (aged 57) Soissons, France |
Burial | |
Spouses | Aelis Béatrice of Vermandois |
Issue more... | Emma, Queen of West Francia Hugh the Great |
House | Robertian |
Father | Robert the Strong |
Mother | Adelaide of Tours |
Robert I (c. 866 – 15 June 923) was the elected King of West Francia from 922 to 923. Before his election to the throne he was Count of Poitiers, Count of Paris and Marquis of Neustria and Orléans. He succeeded the overthrown Carolingian king Charles the Simple, who in 898 had succeeded Robert's brother, king Odo.