Robert Curthose and William

• Curthose


  Short stockings, a cruel nickname about Robert's height, given to him by William
• Robert Curthose was William's eldest son

  The two hated each other
• Robert's rebellion against William

  1. Took Rouen Castle

  2. Fled to the King of France when William approached

  3. The French king gave Robert a base to raid Normandy from
• In 1079, during a battle


  Robert knocked William off his horse, humiliating William
• Curthose means 'short stockings'