Odo, Bishop of Bayeux

Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, was a prominent nobleman and the half-brother of William the Conqueror. He played a significant role in the Norman Conquest of England and is traditionally credited with commissioning the Bayeux Tapestry, which vividly depicts the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings. Odo's influence extended beyond religion into politics and military affairs during this transformative period in English history.