Definition of: Robert

(rob′ərt; Du., Ger., Sw. rō′bert, Fr. rō·bâr′)
A masculine personal name. Also Ital., Pg., Sp. Ro·ber·to (rō·ber′tō), Lat. Ro·ber·tus (rə·bûr′təs). [<Gmc., bright fame]
—Robert I,
died 1035, duke of Normandy 1028–35; father of William the Conqueror: called “Robert the Devil.”
—Robert II,
1054?–1134, duke of Normandy 1087–1134; son of William the Conqueror; invaded England, defeated by his brother Henry I.
—Robert the Bruce
See BRUCE.