Odos Career Until 1066 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was bishop Odo ?
A
Half brother to William of Normandy
2
Q
Who appointed Odo as bishop of Bayeux ?
A
William appointed him before he twenty years old
3
Q
Why was Odo chosen to be bishop of such an important town ?
A
He was not deeply religious instead William wanted one of his close relatives to be in charge of such an important town
4
Q
Was Odo a good bishop ?
A
Arguably yes
- he did work very hard however he was more interested in warfare and political matters than church affairs
- so much so that he paid for 100 ships for the invasion of England in 106)
