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In 1103, Eudo's son-in-law
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Steward. It paralleled the dapifer’s position in the French court, that of a
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in 1101. From his service to Henry, Eudo acquired more lands, including the town of
Colchester and several manors. Eudo continued to be a frequent witness to the royal charters and writs, along with Urse and Haimo.
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William II also, and was one of the early adherents, witnessing charters and serving in the royal household. In 1096/7 Eudo founded
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he inherited the lands of his brother Adam, held of
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