Английская Википедия:Battle of Cassel (1071)

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The Battle of Cassel was fought in February 1071Шаблон:Efn between Robert I of Flanders (or Robert the Frisian) and his nephew, Arnulf III (son of Baldwin VI of Flanders). The battle was a victory for Robert, and Arnulf was killed in the battle.Шаблон:Sfn

Arnulf succeeded his father Baldwin in 1070 and was supported by his mother Richilde, Countess of Mons and Hainaut. However, Robert challenged Arnulf's succession to the throne of Flanders and began rallying support mainly in northern Flanders (where the bulk of Arnulf's forces were located). Arnulf's ranks contained individuals such as Count Eustace II of Boulogne and Count Eustace III of Boulogne. Moreover, Arnulf was supported by King Philip I of FranceШаблон:Sfn since Philip's aunt, Adela, married Baldwin V of Flanders. A contingent of ten Norman knights led by William FitzOsbern were among the forces sent by Philip to aid Arnulf.Шаблон:Sfn

Robert's forces attacked Arnulf's numerically superior army before it could organize. Arnulf himself was killed along with William FitzOsbern,Шаблон:Sfn while Richilde was captured by Robert's forces.Шаблон:Sfn However, Robert himself was also captured by Eustace II. Ultimately, Richilde was exchanged for Robert's freedom.Шаблон:Sfn

Robert became count of Flanders and ruled until 1093.Шаблон:Sfn He gained the friendship of King Philip by offering him the hand in marriage of his stepdaughter, Bertha of Holland.

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