14 July 1077Bayeux CathedralOdo of Bayeux
The Bayeux Tapestry is first shown at the dedication of Bayeux Cathedral
Historical records for France in 1077, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Bayeux Tapestry is first shown at the dedication of Bayeux Cathedral
Commissioned by William the Conquerors half brother, Bishop Odo
Odo dedicated the Romanesque cathedral after decades of construction.
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
Appointed Bishop of Rochester
The embroidery was probably intended to decorate the nave of Odo's newly dedicated cathedral.
Appointed Justiciar, highest official in England
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