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Who reported that William the Conqueror had derisively called Robert brevis-ocrea?

  • William of Jumièges

  • William of Malmesbury and Orderic Vitalis

  • Robert of Torigni

  • William of Poitiers

Answer

The medieval chroniclers William of Malmesbury and Orderic Vitalis both report that William the Conqueror had derisively called Robert brevis-ocrea, meaning "short leggings" or "short boots", in reference to his diminutive stature. This nickname is likely a reference to Robert's short stature, which was in contrast to his brother William's imposing height.
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