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Richard II, Duke of Normandy

c. 963–1026 · 11th century · Also known as Richard the Good

Richard II, called the Good, was ruler of Normandy from 996 to 1026, the son of Richard I. He was the first to use the title of duke regularly, put down a peasant revolt early in his reign and promoted monastic reform, bringing William of Volpiano to Fécamp. His sister Emma married Æthelred the Unready of England, and he was the grandfather of William the Conqueror.

Richard II, Duke of Normandy
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