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Roger Mortimer: medieval rebel
Paul Dryburgh tells the story of the man who broke out of the Tower of London, and masterminded Edward II’s downfall
- Spencer Mizen
Published: August 9, 2023 at 7:25 AM
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Seven hundred years ago this August, Roger Mortimer broke out of the Tower of London and went on to mastermind the deposition of his captor and arch-enemy, Edward II. In conversation with Spencer Mizen, Paul Dryburgh explains why he believes the hugely talented baron was one of the most remarkable characters in medieval history – and could have cemented his status as the most powerful man in England, if only he hadn’t let that power go to his head.
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Paul Dryburgh is the author of The Mortimers of Wigmore, 1066-1485: Dynasty of Destiny (Logaston Press, 2023)
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Spencer MizenSenior production editor
Spencer is senior production editor of HistoryExtra magazine
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