# Robert II - King of the Franks

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/robert-ii
Reign: 996–1031
Born-Died: 972 - 1031
Dynasty: Capetians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Robert+II&go=Go

Continued the slow consolidation of Capetian royal authority around the royal domain.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Hugh Capet](https://history-france.com/rulers/hugh-capet)
- Succeeded by: [Henry I](https://history-france.com/rulers/henry-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 996 - [Robert II succeeds Hugh Capet](https://history-france.com/timeline/996-robert-ii-succeeds-hugh-capet)
- 1000 - [Capetian royal domain remains centered on Île-de-France](https://history-france.com/timeline/1000-capetian-royal-domain-remains-centered-on-ile-de-france)
- 1027 - [Henry I crowned during father’s lifetime](https://history-france.com/timeline/1027-henry-i-crowned-during-father-s-lifetime)
- 1031 - [Henry I becomes sole king](https://history-france.com/timeline/1031-henry-i-becomes-sole-king)