Bayeux Cathedral
The Bayeux Tapestry is first shown at the dedication of Bayeux Cathedral
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1077 in France
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Historical records for France in 1077
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Bayeux Tapestry
Commissioned by William the Conquerors half brother, Bishop Odo
Dedication of Bayeux Cathedral
Odo dedicated the Romanesque cathedral after decades of construction.
Other events (month unknown)
Bayeux Tapestry
Commissioned by Williams half brother, Bishop Odo, possibly completed by 1077 in time for display on the cathedrals dedication. Assuming Odo commissioned the tapestry, it was probably designed and constructed in England by Anglo-Saxon artists given that Odos main power base was in Kent
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Rochester
Display of Bayeux Tapestry
The embroidery was probably intended to decorate the nave of Odo's newly dedicated cathedral.
Justiciar
Appointed Justiciar, highest official in England
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