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Who did Henry purchase the County of Cotentin from?

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Henry II of England purchased the County of Cotentin from Robert Curthose, the younger brother of William the Conqueror, in 1120. This purchase was made in order to secure Henry's position as Duke of Normandy, and it allowed him to control the southern part of the Duchy.
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