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

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Elizabeth de Clare spouse Roger d’Amory