LE BIGOD, Sir Knight Roger
1144 - Bef 1221 (< 77 years)
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Name LE BIGOD, Roger [1, 2] Title Sir Knight Birth 1144 Gender Male Books About For the King's Favor by Elizabeth Chadwick Books About The Time of Singing by Elizabeth Chadwick Differentiator Magna Carta Baron Royalty & Nobility 1189 2nd Earl of Norfolk Public Service 1197 Chief Judge in the KIng's Court Public Service 1195, 1196, 1199, 1202 Judge in the King's Court Magna Carta 1215 Roger and his son joined in the baronial unrest which led to the signing of the Magna Carta, of which they were both Surety Barons Relation to Me 23 GGF Web Address https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Bigod,_2nd_Earl_of_Norfolk Web Address https://frontlinestates.ltd.uk/roger-and-hugh-bigod/ Web Address https://magnacarta800th.com/schools/biographies/the-25-barons-of-magna-carta/roger-bigod-and-hugh-bigod/ Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bigod-2 Residence Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, England 
Primary family property Title Keeper of Hertford Castle Title Warden of Romford Forest Death Bef 2 Aug 1221 Person ID I7438 My Genealogy | Laviolette Ancestry, Laviolette Ancestry Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
Father BIGOD, Hugh d. 1176 Relationship natural Mother Living Relationship natural Family ID F1876 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family DE TOSNY, Ida, b. Abt 1155 d. Bef 1221 (Age < 65 years) Marriage 1181 Children + 1. LE BIGOD, 3rd Earl of Norfolk, hereditary Steward of the Household, Warden of Romford Forest Hugh, b. 1182, Suffolk, England d. 18 Feb 1225, Thetford, Norfolk, England (Age 43 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]Family ID F1873 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
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Residence - Primary family property - - Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, England 
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Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk - Wikipedia Ida de Tosny _ The History Jar
Histories 
The Magna Carta A Descendant's Journey Through History
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Connections to the Magna Carta (6)
Imagine finding out you're not just linked to a pivotal slice of history, but directly descended from both sides of it. That's my story. I'm a 25th great-grandchild of King John of England and also connected to 12 of the 25 barons who played a key role in the Magna Carta. This isn't just a chapter from a history book for me; it's a personal journey through my family's past.
Few documents have resonated through the ages like the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta emerged from a period of tumult and tyranny. King John, my ancestor, often remembered more for his vices than virtues, was at the heart of this drama. His reign, marked by military failures, exorbitant taxation, and disputes with the Church, set the stage for a historic standoff between the crown and its subjects.
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Notes - Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk (c. 1144/1150 - 1221), was a significant figure in the baronial opposition against King John of England and a key player in the events surrounding the Magna Carta. Born to Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and Juliana de Vere, Roger inherited a complex legacy of loyalty and rebellion.
Roger's early life was marked by his father's involvement in the Revolt of 1173-74 against King Henry II. Unlike his father, Roger remained loyal to the king, fighting on the royalist side at the Battle of Fornham in 1173. This loyalty was rewarded when King Richard I confirmed him in his earldom and other honors in 1189, and later appointed him as an ambassador to France.
During most of King John's reign, Roger was frequently with the king or on royal business. However, his relationship with John soured over time, leading him to join the baronial party that obtained John's assent to the Magna Carta. Roger and his son Hugh were among the twenty-five barons who were to ensure the king's adherence to the terms of that document. The pair were excommunicated by the pope in December 1215, and in 1216, John laid siege to Roger's seat of Framlingham Castle. The castle surrendered, most likely for political expediency, but Roger's loss was temporary as he made peace with the regents of John's son, Henry III, in 1217.
Roger married Ida de Tosny, and they had several children, including Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk. Roger's marriage to Ida, a former mistress of Henry II, further complicated his ties to the royal family.
In his later years, Roger seems to have retired from public life. He died in 1221, leaving behind a legacy as a respected figure whose life was intertwined with significant historical events. His involvement in the Magna Carta and the baronial rebellion against King John highlights his significant role in the struggle for rights and governance in medieval England.
- Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk (c. 1144/1150 - 1221), was a significant figure in the baronial opposition against King John of England and a key player in the events surrounding the Magna Carta. Born to Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and Juliana de Vere, Roger inherited a complex legacy of loyalty and rebellion.
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Sources - [S1748] Douglas Richardson, Royal Ancestry, (Location: Salt Lake City, UT; Date: 2013;), Volume 1, Pages 441-442.
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. - [S1802] WikiTree, Record for Roger Bigod (abt. 1144 - bef. 1221).
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- [S1748] Douglas Richardson, Royal Ancestry, (Location: Salt Lake City, UT; Date: 2013;), Volume 1, Pages 441-442.