Odo I, Count of Troyes facts for kids
Odo I, also known as Eudes, was an important figure in the Frankish kingdom during the 800s. He was a powerful count, meaning he ruled over certain areas. From 852 to 859, he was the Count of Troyes. He was also the Count of Châteaudun until his death in 871.
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Odo's Family Background
We don't know for sure who Odo's parents were. However, many historians believe he was the son of a nobleman named Robert, who was the Count of Oberrheingau and Wormsgau. His mother might have been Waldrada, the daughter of another Count Odo from Orléans. If this is true, then Odo I would have been the older brother of a very famous warrior known as Robert the Strong.
Loyal to King Charles
Like the rest of his family, Odo I was a very loyal supporter of King Charles the Bald. Charles the Bald was the King of West Francia, which is now part of France. Even though Odo owned lands in a region called Austrasia (which is now part of Germany), he left them after the Treaty of Verdun in 843. This treaty divided the large Frankish Empire into three parts. Odo chose to move and join King Charles the Bald in West Francia.
In 846, King Charles gave Odo new lands in the area of Châteaudun. He also made Odo the Count of Anjou, another important region. Around this time, Odo married a woman named Wandilmodis.
Becoming a Count
In 852, the Count of Troyes, Aleran, passed away. King Charles the Bald chose Odo to take over this important position. Odo's brother, Robert, then became the Count of Anjou.
In 853, Odo took part in an important meeting called the Capitulary of Servais. He served as a missus dominicus, which was like a royal messenger or inspector for the king. He worked alongside Bishop Wenilo of Sens.
Challenges and Rebellions
In 858, King Charles the Bald named his son, Louis the Stammerer, to rule a large area called the ducatus Cenomannicus. This decision made Odo's brother, Robert, very angry because he lost some of his power and influence in that region. Robert decided to rebel against the king and asked for help from Louis the German, who was the King of East Francia. Odo soon joined his brother in this rebellion.
Because of their rebellion, Odo and Robert were removed from their counties. Troyes was taken away from Odo and given to another nobleman named Rudolph.
Later Life and Family
It's possible that Odo got Troyes back after Rudolph died in 866, but we are not entirely sure. However, his brother Robert made peace with the king in 861 and was given a new important territory called the March of Neustria.
Odo I died on August 10, 871. He had three children with his wife, Wandilmodis:
- Odo II, Count of Troyes
- Robert I, Count of Troyes
- A daughter who married a man named Emenon.
