Roger d’Amory

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Roger d’Amory was an early 14th-century English nobleman and soldier who rose to prominence under Edward II before being implicated in the Despenser War and dying in royal custody.

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d’Amory 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf 14th-century English person
English nobleman
medieval soldier
activePeriod early 14th century
allegiance Edward II of England
causeOfDeath illness in captivity
child Elizabeth d'Amory
conflict Despenser War
First War of Scottish Independence
country Kingdom of England
diedIn royal custody
lostEstates yes
loyaltyShift from royal favourite to rebel against royal policy
monarchServed Edward II of England
nobleFamily d'Amory family
notableFor rise and fall during reign of Edward II
opponent Hugh Despenser the Elder
Hugh Despenser the Younger
participatedIn Battle of Bannockburn
placeOfDeath Tutbury Castle
positionHeld royal favourite of Edward II
relativeByMarriage Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester
the de Clare family
linked to: de Clare family
roleInDespenserWar rebel baron against Despensers
spouse Elizabeth de Clare
title baron
wasAttainted yes
wasCaptured after defeat in Despenser War
wasImprisonedBy Edward II of England

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Elizabeth de Clare spouse Roger d’Amory
Elizabeth de Clare spouse Roger d'Amory
subject linked to: Lady of Clare
linked to: Roger d’Amory
Elizabeth d’Amory familyName d’Amory
linked to: Roger d’Amory