Kevin Patrick Mostyn Family - Person Sheet
NameRobert 'the Old' CAPET Duke Of Burgundy, 28G Grandfather
Web Notes notes for Robert 'the Old' CAPET Duke Of Burgundy
According to the book "The Capetian Kings of France" by Robert Fawtier, translated by Lionel Butler and R J Adam, (1960), he was the ancestor of the Capetian Dukes of Burgundy, to 1361.
Founder of the Burgundian line and ancestor to the Kings of Portugal.
151 Weis' "Ancestral Roots. . ." (108:22), (100:22), (113:22). Stuart's "Royalty For Commoners" (85:31) & (155:32). Duke of Burgundy. His father, after a long conflict, was able to expel OTTO WILLIAM from the Duchy of Burgundy and install Robert as duke in his stead. Thus he founded the junior branch of the Capetian dynasty which ruled Burgundy from their capital at Dijon for three centuries.