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2. Bayeux Tapestry - Wikipedia

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   A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting Bishop Odo rallying Duke William's army during the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Bayeux Tapestry [a] is an embroidered cloth nearly 70 metres (230 feet) long and 50 centimetres (20 inches) tall [1] that depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, led by William, Duke of Normandy challenging Harold II, King of England ...

3. Odo of Bayeux - Wikipedia

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   Although Odo was an ordained Christian cleric, he is best known as a warrior and statesman, participating in the Council of Lillebonne.He funded ships for the Norman invasion of England and is one of the very few proven companions of William the Conqueror known to have fought at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

4. William the Conqueror - Wikipedia

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   William the Conqueror William is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry during the Battle of Hastings, lifting his helmet to show that he is still alive. King of England Reign 25 December 1066 – 9 September 1087 Coronation 25 December 1066 Predecessor Edgar Ætheling (uncrowned) Harold II (crowned) Successor William II Duke of Normandy Reign 3 July 1035 – 9 September 1087 Predecessor Robert I ...

5. Companions of William the Conqueror - Wikipedia

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   The term "Companions of the Conqueror" in the widest sense signifies those who planned, organised and joined with William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, in the great adventure which was the Norman Conquest (1066-1071). The term is however more narrowly defined as those nobles who actually fought with Duke William in the Battle of Hastings. [2]

6. Bayeux Tapestry tituli - Wikipedia

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   The Bayeux Tapestry tituli are Medieval Latin captions that are embroidered on the Bayeux Tapestry and describe scenes portrayed on the tapestry. These depict events leading up to the Norman conquest of England concerning William, Duke of Normandy, and Harold, Earl of Wessex, later King of England, and culminating in the Battle of Hastings.

7. Robert, Count of Mortain - Wikipedia

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   This scene in the Bayeux Tapestry occurs near Hastings, immediately before William ordered the building of a castle there, shortly before the Battle of Hastings. Robert, Count of Mortain, first Earl of Cornwall of 2nd creation (c. 1031 –c. 1095) was a Norman nobleman and the half-brother (on their mother's side) of King William the Conqueror.

8. Everything We Know So Far About the Period Drama 'King and ...

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   James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau will star as Harold of Wessex and William the Conqueror. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...

9. Battle of Hastings - Wikipedia

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   Battle of Hastings Part of the Norman Conquest Harold Rex Interfectus Est: "King Harold is killed". Scene from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Battle of Hastings and the death of Harold. Date 14 October 1066 Location Hailesaltede, near Hastings, Sussex, England (today Battle, East Sussex, United Kingdom) Result Norman victory Belligerents Duchy of Normandy Kingdom of England Commanders and ...