Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index


  • Record Number: 2168
  • Author(s)/Creator(s): Martinez-Gros , Gabriel.
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  • Title: Frustrated Masculinity: The Relationship Between William the Conqueror and His Eldest Son [The author suggests that William tried to prolong Robert's youth; Robert had difficulties attaining adult masculinity because he lacked three important things: an access to power, an independent household, and public recognition as a fully gendered male]
  • Source: Masculinity in Medieval Europe.  Edited by D.M. Hadley.  Women and Men in History Series. Addison Wesley Longman, 1999.  Pages 39 - 55.
  • Description:
  • Article Type: Essay
  • Subject (See Also): Fathers Gender Kings Masculinity Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy Sons William I, the Conqueror, King of England
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  • Geographic Area: British Isles;France
  • Century: 11
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  • Author's Affiliation: Casa de Velázquez
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  • Year of Publication: 1999.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN/ISBN: 0582316448