Robert the Devil
![Robert commits one of his crimes (left) and is knighted (right), 15th century illustration from the Chronique de Normandie](/Images/godic/202502/07/Robert-the-Devil-1Q-15c-7829095104.jpg")
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Robert the Devil is a legend of medieval origin about a Norman knight who discovers he is the son of Satan. His mother, despairing of heaven's aid in order to obtain a son, had asked for help from the devil. Robert's satanic instincts propel him into a violent and sinful life, but he eventually overcomes them to achieve repentance.