- 16 June 2024
Discover the effigy of Sir Otto de Grandson (c.1238–1328) at St Mary, Ottery St Mary, Devon. Despite deliberate damage to his nose, lips, and paint removal, the monument preserves his swarthy, Hebrew/Israelite features, confirming his true lineage. Knight, diplomat, and trusted confidante of King Edward I, his tomb honors a noble heritage erased from history.