He was about four or five years old when he was appointed Prince of Capua in 1157 or 1158. Prior to his accession, since 1144, his father had been Prince of Capua. Robert's Latin title, princeps Capuanorum, means literally "Prince of Capuans".
He was four or five years old when he became Prince of Capua in 1157 or 1158. His father held the same position since 1144. Robert's Latin title, princeps Capuanorum, means "Prince of Capuans".