Arrest
Released after the death of William I the Conqueror
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1087 in France
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Historical records for France in 1087
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Arrest
William, on his deathbed in 1087, was reluctantly persuaded by their brother Robert, Count of Mortain to release Odo
Arrest of Odo of Bayeux
Released after the death of William I the Conqueror
Arrest of Odo of Bayeux
William, on his deathbed in 1087, was reluctantly persuaded by their brother Robert, Count of Mortain to release Odo
Duchy of Normandy
William dies & leaves the Kingdom of England to William Rufus & the Duchy of Normandy to Robert
Peerage
Created Duke of Lower Lorraine
Rebellion of Rebels in support of Williams son Robert Curthose
After the King's death Odo returned to his earldom and soon organized a rebellion in support of Williams son Robert Curthose
Succession
"How can we give proper service to 2 distant & mutuallly hostile lords?"
Succession
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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