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France in 1050

Historical records for France in 1050, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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1050Bishop of BayeuxOdo of Bayeux

Bayeux · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Odo became Bishop of Bayeux through the patronage of his half-brother William, Duke of Normandy.

1050BurialHerleva

Grestain · House / House of Normandy

Buried at the Abbey of Grestain founded by Herluin near the Seine

1050Construction of Bayeux CathedralOdo of Bayeux

Bayeux · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Odo continued construction of the large Romanesque cathedral begun under Hugh d'Ivry.

1050Death of HerlevaHerleva

House / House of Normandy

Death of Herleva

Names involved

HerlevaOdo of Bayeux

Places involved

BayeuxGrestain

Provenance

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