Individual Details
Roger (Ranlph) MORTIMER Lord Wigmore
(1221 - 27 Oct 1282)
In 1256 Roger went to war with Llywelyn ap Gruffydd when the latter invaded his lordship of Gwrtheyrnion or Rhayader. This war would continue intermittently until the death of both Roger and Llywelyn in 1282. They were both grandsons of Llywelyn ab Iorwerth.
Mortimer fought for the King against the rebel Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, and almost lost his life in 1264 at the Battle of Lewes fighting Montfort's men. In 1265 Mortimer's wife, Maud de Braose helped rescue Prince Edward; and Mortimer and the Prince made an alliance against de Montfort.
Mortimer fought for the King against the rebel Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, and almost lost his life in 1264 at the Battle of Lewes fighting Montfort's men. In 1265 Mortimer's wife, Maud de Braose helped rescue Prince Edward; and Mortimer and the Prince made an alliance against de Montfort.
Events
| Birth | 1221 | Cwmaron Castle, Radnorshire, Wales | |||
| Death | 27 Oct 1282 | Kingsland, Herefordshire, England |
Families
| Spouse | Maud DE BRAOSE (1224 - 1301) |
| Child | Isabella MORTIMER (1247 - 1274) |
| Father | Ranulph MORTIMER (1198 - 1246) |
| Mother | Gwladus Ddu "the Dark" FERCH LLYWELYN Princess Wales (1194 - 1251) |