Robert Guiscard

Robert Guiscard (1015-1085) was an influential Norman leader and a key figure in the medieval conquest of southern Italy. Born into a noble family, he became a skilled warrior and established the powerful Guiscard dynasty. Known for his military prowess, he expanded Norman territories, ultimately becoming Duke of Apulia and Calabria. Robert played a crucial role in the complex politics of the time, including conflicts with the Byzantine Empire and the Papacy. His legacy includes the establishment of Norman rule in Italy, which significantly shaped the region’s culture and politics in the Middle Ages.