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Odo, Bishop of Bayeux

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Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, Earl of Kent, Archbishop of Canterbury

Dates: c. 1036-1097

Biography

Norman bishop and half-brother of William the Conqueror. His extensive English possessions, including the Domesday holding at Acrise, were forfeited after his rebellion against William I.

Notes / Sources

The manor link is supported by the Domesday account as reported by Hasted.

Research sources:
- Edward Hasted, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, volume 8, section on Acrise, reporting the Domesday Book entry. — https://www.durobrivis.net/hasted/octavo/1799-hasted-o-08.pdf

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