The Man Behind the Bayeux Tapestry Odo, William the Conqueror's Half-Brother |
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| Author:
| Rowley, Trevor |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7524-6025-3 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2013 |
| Publisher: | History Press Limited, The
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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Odo of Conteville, the younger half-brother of William the Conqueror, was ordained Bishop of Bayeux while still in his teens. A larger than life character, he is best known for commissioning the Bayeaux Tapestry, in which he makes a dashing appearance at the height of the Battle of Hastings.
Odo of Conteville, the younger half-brother of William the Conqueror, was ordained Bishop of Bayeux while still in his teens. A larger than life character, he is best known for commissioning the Bayeaux Tapestry, in which he makes a dashing appearance at the height of the Battle of Hastings.