Earl Of Kent Collection

A Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
A Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Scene from the embroidery depicting the Norman Invasion of England in 1066

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

Odo of Bayeux
3782443 Odo of Bayeux by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); (add.info.: Odo of Bayeux by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. The accompanying verse reads Archbishop Odo / Was just in the middle of Dodo)

Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, illustration from Cassell
STC385222 Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

William the Conqueror Seizing his Brother Odo Bishop of Bayeux and Earl of Kent (engraving)
3630915 William the Conqueror Seizing his Brother Odo Bishop of Bayeux and Earl of Kent (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Odo, Earl of Kent and Bishop of Bayeux seized by his brother William I for having aspired to the papal dignity
1108010 Odo, Earl of Kent and Bishop of Bayeux seized by his brother William I for having aspired to the papal dignity (engraving) by English School

William the Conqueror seizing his Brother Odo, Bishop of Bayeaux & Earl of Kent, 1773. William, then Duke of Normandy, made his half-brother Odo, Bishop of Bayeaux in 1049

Hubert de Burgh taken from sanctuary at Boisars, France, 1232 (1864). Hubert de Burgh (1180-1243) was an advisor to King John of England who advised John to sign the Magna Carta

Odo Bishop of Bayeaux, Earl of Kent, Taken Prisoner by his Brother William the Conqueror, c1787
Odo Bishop of Bayeaux and Earl of Kent, Taken Prisoner by his Brother William the Conqueror, for illegally amassing immense sums of the Public Money, c1787

Hubert taken from sanctuary at Boisars, 1232 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Hubert taken from sanctuary at Boisars, 1864. Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent, Justiciar of England and Ireland, (1165-1243)

Odo dismissed from Rochester Castle, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Odo dismissed from Rochester Castle, c1860, (c1860). Odo Earl of Kent (died 1097), Bishop of Bayeux, and the half-brother of William the Conqueror

The Battle of Dover, 24 August 1217, (c1880). The Battle of Sandwich, also called the Battle of Dover took place on 24 August 1217 as part of the First Barons War

King William Seizing His Brother Odo, 1838. William I (c.1028-1087), the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087

The Earl of Chester interposing between Henry III and De Burgh, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Earl of Chester interposing between Henry III and De Burgh, c1860, (c1860). Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester (1170-1232) halting a conflict between Henry III (1207-1272)

Odo, Earl of Kent and Bishop of Bayeux, seized by his brother William I, 1082 (1793)
Odo, Earl of Kent and Bishop of Bayeux seized by his brother William I for having aspired to the Papal dignity, 1082 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, 1088 (1905). Artist: HMP
Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, 1088 (1905). The half-brother of William the Conqueror, Odo (1030-1097) was Bishop of Bayeux and was made Earl of Kent after the Norman Conquest

Prince Arthur and Hubert, 1882. Artist: William Frederick Yeames
Prince Arthur and Hubert, 1882. Painting housed in the Manchester Art Gallery. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Prince Arthur and Hubert, 19th century. Characters from the William Shakespeare play, The Life and Death of King John, set during the reign of King John of England (1199-1216)

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"The Earl of Kent: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Redemption" Step back in time to the late 11th century as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry. Feast your eyes on a captivating scene that showcases the grandeur and opulence surrounding the enigmatic figure known as the Earl of Kent. Delve into history's pages and witness the intricate tapestry woven by the Houses of York and Lancaster. Discover their origin and eventual reunion, tracing their genealogy from Edward III to Henry VII. Marvel at their majestic armorial bearings and badges, symbols of power that shaped an era. Amongst these noble houses emerges Odo of Bayeux, a man whose fate would be forever entwined with his brother William I. Witness his departure from Rochester through vivid illustrations found within Cassell's archives. Feel his ambition pulsating through every stroke as he is seized by William for daring to aspire to papal dignity. Immerse yourself in this gripping narrative captured in stunning engravings throughout history. Observe William the Conqueror seizing his own flesh and blood, Odo Bishop of Bayeux and Earl of Kent - a moment frozen in time yet brimming with familial strife. Travel further back to 1232 when Hubert de Burgh was taken from sanctuary at Boisars amidst political turmoil. Sense his desperation as he fights against forces beyond his control, leaving behind a legacy shrouded in mystery. Witness another dramatic turn as Odo Bishop of Bayeaux is taken prisoner by none other than William himself. Explore this complex relationship between brothers torn apart by conflicting ambitions but ultimately bound together by blood. Experience poignant moments etched onto canvas or paper; see Hubert being stripped away from sanctuary once again while contemplating life's fragility amidst chaos. Finally, stand witness to Odo's dismissal from Rochester Castle - an event immortalized by John Leech's artistic prowess.