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Knight of Bletchington and Holton, Oxfordshire, of Standon Hertfordshire, and Caythorpe, Lincolnshire. Constable of Corge, Knaresborough and St Briavel Castles.
Younger son of Sir Robert Damory, of Bucknell and Woodperry, Oxforshire.
Third husband of Elizabeth de Clare, daughter of Sir Gilbert de Clare and Joan of Acre and widow of Sir John de Burgh and Thebaud de Verdun. They were married shortly before 03 May 1317 and had one daughter, Elizabeth, who married John Bardolf, Lord Bardolf.
Roger fought at the Battle of Bannockburn and was awarded the manors of Sandal, Yorkshire and Vauxhall, Surrey in 1317 for his services at the battle. He was summoned to Parliament 1317 to 1321 as Rogero Damory where he became Lord Damory.
Roger was a favorite of King Edward II until the Despensers (the husband of his wife's sister) appeared, and he participated in the Despenser wars of 1321 to 1322, and was one of those who captured Thomas of Gloucester, the burning of Bridgnorth, the siege of Tickhill and the conflict at Burton-on-Trent. As a result, his lands were confiscated and he was arrested. His men were at Tutbury when they were retreating, and Roger was left behind, apparently ill. Roger was captured 11 March 1322, condemned to death but died a few days later from his illness before he was executed.
His wife, Elizabeth, would continue to be involved in the Despensers, their plots and spend some time imprisoned concerning her rights to her lands.

Roger is buried Saint Mary's Churchyard, Ware, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England.

Birth	1295	Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire, England
Marriage	3 May 1317	Elizabeth de Clare
Death	13 Mar 1322	Tutbury, Staffordshire, England

Spouse	Elizabeth de Clare (1295 - 1360)
Child	Elizabeth D'Amory ( - )