Roger de Mortimer (990-1070)

Roger of Mortimer [AKA Ranulph de Mortimer] was the son of Ranulf de Warenne. First Norman ancestor to assume the Mortimer name.

Vital Stats

 * Father: Ranulf I de Warenne (998-1058) - patriarch of De Warenne Family

Battle of Mortimer Castle
Orderic Vital records the battle (1052-1054) where Roger conquers Castle Mortimer and assumes the Mortimer Family Name. But there is a breech between Roger Mortimer and William I of England (1027-1087), Duke of Normandy (Future Conqueror of England) in which the Mortimer Castle is awarded to William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey (1055-1088) who is listed as Roger's nephew. Roger did reconcile with William I but did not regain the castle until his son Ranulph is able to take possession of the castle from de Warenne.

Family of Roger of Mortimer
Roger married Hadewisa, a Lady who inherited the Vill of Mees on the river mouth of Bresle and the district of Le Vimieu. Her father was Ralph III "The Great", Count of Amiens. Roger and Hadewisa had at least three children: Ralnuph, Hugh, and William.


 * 1) Ranulph de Mortimer (?-c1104)''' - First Lord of Wigmore.