Robert I was the youngest son of Robert the Strong, Count of Anjou, and brother of Eudes, who became king of the West Franks in 888. Appointed by Eudes the chief of several counties, including the county of Paris. He did not claim the crown of France when his brother died in 898, but he acknowledged the claim of the Carolingian king, Charles III, who confirmed Robert's dignities. Robert continued to defend northern France against Norman attacks. The peace between Charles III and Robert lasted until 921. With the support of the most powerful nobles, Robert attacked Charles. Robert was crowned King of the Franks at Reims in 922. Charles then gathered an army and marched against Robert. In 923, Robert won the battle of Soissons, but he died there. According to some tradition, Robert fell into a duel with Charles. Robert had a son, Hugh the Great.
Hugues lAbbé is the son-in-law of Robert le Fort. On the latters death, Hugues inherited the property of the Robertian family, and became the most influential aristocrat in the kingdom. Hugues ensures the supervision of Eudes and Robert, the two young sons of Robert le Fort. He became adviser to Lou