1087ArrestOdo of Bayeux
Released after the death of William I the Conqueror
Historical records for France in 1087, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Released after the death of William I the Conqueror
William, on his deathbed in 1087, was reluctantly persuaded by their brother Robert, Count of Mortain to release Odo
Released after the death of William I the Conqueror
William, on his deathbed in 1087, was reluctantly persuaded by their brother Robert, Count of Mortain to release Odo
William dies & leaves the Kingdom of England to William Rufus & the Duchy of Normandy to Robert
Created Duke of Lower Lorraine
After the King's death Odo returned to his earldom and soon organized a rebellion in support of Williams son Robert Curthose
"How can we give proper service to 2 distant & mutuallly hostile lords?"
William dies & leaves the Kingdom of England to William Rufus & the Duchy of Normandy to Robert. Succeeds as Duke of France
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