The Norman aristocracy (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards

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The Norman aristocracy
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Bishop Odo's relationship to William the Conqueror

Half-brother

Bishop Odo's religious position in Normandy

Bishop of Bayeux

Why William trusted Odo despite bad reputation

Family loyalty was crucial in Norman politics

Odo's reward from William after 1066 invasion

Earldom of Kent

No. of ships Odo contributed to invasion fleet

100 ships

Year William appointed Odo as co-regent of England

1067

Odo's co-regent partner in 1067

William FitzOsbern

Problems caused by Odo during his regency

Land seizures & violence towards Anglo-Saxon women

Year of Odo's imprisonment by William

1082

Why William imprisoned Odo in 1082

Recruiting knights for journey to Rome (to become Pope)

When Odo was released from prison

William's deathbed

Year Odo rebelled against William II

1088

Who Odo rebelled against in 1088

William II

Year of enquiry into Odo's land seizures

1076

Who complained about Odo's land seizures in 1076

Lanfranc

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