Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March

English nobleman and military commander during the Hundred Years' War (1328-1360)
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Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March
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Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March

Summary

Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ludlow[2]. He was born on November 11, 1328[3]. He died in Rouvray[4]. He died on February 26, 1360[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (501 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March was born in Ludlow[2].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March died in Rouvray[4].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March was born on November 11, 1328[3].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March died on February 26, 1360[5].
  • Burial took place at Wigmore Abbey[8].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's father was Edmund Mortimer[9].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's mother was Elizabeth de Badlesmere, Countess of Northampton[10].
  • Among Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's spouses was Philippa de Montagu[11].
  • A child of Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March was Edmund Mortimer, 3rd Earl of March[12].
  • A child of Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March was Thomas Mortimer[13].
  • A child of Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March was Roger Mortimer[14].
  • A child of Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March was Margery Mortimer[15].
  • A child of Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March was Janet Mortimer[16].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's professions included politician[6].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March held the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[18].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March received the Knight of the Garter[19].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March is recorded as male[21].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's family is recorded as Mortimer family[23].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's noble title is recorded as Earl of March[24].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's noble title is recorded as Baron Mortimer[25].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's noble title is recorded as Baron Geneville[26].
  • Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's family name is recorded as Mortimer[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ludlow[2], Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March… he was born on November 11, 1328[3]. His father was Edmund Mortimer[9]. His mother was Elizabeth de Badlesmere, Countess of Northampton[10].

Career and Affiliations

Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Garter[19], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32].

Personal Life

Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March was married to Philippa de Montagu[11]. Children include Edmund Mortimer, 3rd Earl of March[12], a politician[33], 1352–1381[34], of Kingdom of England[35]; Thomas Mortimer[13], a judge[36], 1350–1403[37], awarded the Knight Bachelor[38]; Roger Mortimer[14]; Margery Mortimer[15]; and Janet Mortimer[16], 1358–1397[39].

Death and Burial

Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March died on February 26, 1360[5]. He passed away in Rouvray[4]. He is buried at Wigmore Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (501 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March born?

Born in Ludlow[2], Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March…

Where did Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March die?

Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March passed away in Rouvray[4].

Who were Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's parents?

Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's father was Edmund Mortimer[9]. Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's mother was Elizabeth de Badlesmere, Countess of Northampton[10].

Who was Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March married to?

Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March's spouses include Philippa de Montagu[11].

What did Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March do for work?

Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March worked as politician[6].

What awards did Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[19] and Knight Bachelor[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . Mortimer, Roger de (1327-1360) (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . Mortimer, Roger de (1327-1360) (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . Mortimer, Roger de (1327-1360) (DNB00). oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Mortimer, Roger de (1327-1360) (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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