The Norman aristocracy (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was Bishop Odo's relationship to William the Conqueror?
What was Bishop Odo's relationship to William the Conqueror?
His half-brother
Which religious position did Odo hold in Normandy?
Which religious position did Odo hold in Normandy?
Bishop of Bayeux
What English title did William grant Odo after the invasion?
What English title did William grant Odo after the invasion?
Earldom of Kent
Why did William trust Odo despite his poor reputation?
Why did William trust Odo despite his poor reputation?
Family loyalty was crucial in politics
How many ships did Odo contribute to William's invasion fleet in 1066?
How many ships did Odo contribute to William's invasion fleet in 1066?
100 ships
In which year did William appoint Odo as co-regent of England?
In which year did William appoint Odo as co-regent of England?
1067
Who served as co-regent alongside Odo in 1067?
Who served as co-regent alongside Odo in 1067?
William FitzOsbern
What made Odo's regency disastrous for Norman-Anglo-Saxon relations?
What made Odo's regency disastrous for Norman-Anglo-Saxon relations?
Land seizures and violence towards women
Who complained about Odo's land seizures, leading to a three-day enquiry in 1076?
Who complained about Odo's land seizures, leading to a three-day enquiry in 1076?
Lanfranc
Why was Odo imprisoned in 1082?
Why was Odo imprisoned in 1082?
Recruiting knights for journey to Rome
Against which king did Odo rebel in 1088?
Against which king did Odo rebel in 1088?
William II
What was the name of the mother Odo shared with William?
What was the name of the mother Odo shared with William?
Herleva