Robert the Strong (a ?-
866) was a count of
Tours. He was nominated by
Charles the Bald missus for the Tours and
Angers regions in
853. After a rebellion against
Charles II in
855 he becomes duke for the region between
Seine and
Loire. From this time he is responsible for fighting against
Normans and
Britons and eventually meets his demise in
866 fighting the Normans.
He is the father of Odo, Count of Paris and Robert I of France who both became King of France.