Robert de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Leicester, Count of Meulan, also known as Robert of Meulan, was a powerful Norman nobleman, one of the very few proven Companions of William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, and was revered as one of the wisest men of his age. Chroniclers spoke highly of his eloquence and his learning, and three kings of England valued his counsel. He was granted immense land-holdings in England by William the Conqueror and by Henry I and was created Earl of Leicester.
Robert de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Leicester, Norman nobleman and politician (born 1049)
On June 5, in the year 1118, Robert de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Leicester, Norman nobleman and politician (born 1049). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of June 5, one of 376 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Robert de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Leicester. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on June 5, 1118 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 15 July 2025.
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