Brewer's: Robert the Devil

Robert, first Duke of Normandy; so called for his daring and cruelty. The Norman tradition is that his wandering ghost will not be allowed to rest till the Day of Judgment. He is also called Robert the Magnificent. (1028-1035.)

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Robert of Brunne
Robert le Diable
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