Recall from Ireland
Mortimer was recalled to England after his first period of direct command in Ireland.
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Roger Mortimer Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Roger Mortimer through 101 dated historical records for England.
Roger Mortimer, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
101Distinct records
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1318–1327Years on this page
1318
Return from Ireland
Roger Mortimer returned from Ireland to England and Wales after campaigning against Edward Bruce and the de Lacy faction.
1319
Justiciar
Appointed Justiciar of Ireland
Investigation of Bruce Supporters
Mortimer investigated landholders accused of supporting Edward Bruce and redistributed confiscated estates to loyalists.
Return as Justiciar of Ireland
Mortimer returned to Ireland as justiciar with additional responsibility for important royal castles.
1321
Capture of Newport
Mortimer and his allies captured Newport during the opening phase of the marcher offensive against the Despensers.
Capture of Cardiff
Mortimer's coalition captured Cardiff and its castle during the campaign against Despenser power in Glamorgan.
Sherburn Convention
Mortimer attended the baronial convention at Sherburn in Elmet as opposition to the Despensers widened.
Despensers Banished
Pressure from Mortimer and other opponents of the Despensers helped force Edward II to agree to their banishment in August 1321.
Capture of Caerphilly
Mortimer's forces seized Caerphilly during the rapid marcher campaign against Despenser possessions.
Capture of Gloucester
Mortimer and his allies captured Gloucester while resisting Edward II's counteroffensive against the marcher lords.
Despenser War Alliance
Mortimer joined the marcher coalition opposing Hugh Despenser the Younger and royal intervention in the Welsh Marches.
March on London
Mortimer joined the rebel Marcher lords in advancing toward London while pressing Edward II to remove the Despensers from royal power.
Marcher Opposition to Despensers
Roger Mortimer joined other Marcher lords in armed opposition to Edward II and the Despensers during the conflict later known as the Despenser War.
Raids on Despenser Lands
Mortimer and allied Marcher lords raided Despenser properties in Wales after Hugh Despenser the Younger acquired lands claimed by Mortimer and his allies.
1322
Submission at Shrewsbury
Mortimer surrendered to Edward II at Shrewsbury after the marcher resistance collapsed.
Burning of Bridgnorth
Roger Mortimer attacked and burned Bridgnorth during the final phase of the Marcher rebellion against Edward II.
Arrest of Roger Mortimer
Arrested by an army led by Edward II
Arrest of Roger Mortimer
Forced to surrender to the king at Shrewsbury, Mortimer is consigned to the Tower of London
Battle of Shrewsbury
Forced to surrender to Edward II
Death Sentence Commuted
A death sentence imposed on Roger Mortimer was commuted to life imprisonment before he was confined in the Tower of London.
Imprisonment in Tower of London
Mortimer was imprisoned in the Tower of London after his surrender to Edward II.
1323
Escape from Tower of London
Mortimer escaped from the Tower of London and reached the Thames with assistance from supporters.
Flight to France
After escaping from the Tower, Mortimer crossed the Channel and took refuge in France.
Windsor and Wallingford Attempt
After escaping from the Tower, Mortimer attempted to seize Windsor and Wallingford Castles in an effort to release imprisoned opponents of Edward II.
Exile of Roger Mortimer
Escapes to exile in France
Arrest of Roger Mortimer
Escapes from the Tower of London
Exile of Roger Mortimer
Flees to France
1325
Reunion with Isabella
Roger Mortimer reunited with Queen Isabella at the French court, where their political partnership became central to opposition against Edward II.
1326
Landing at Orwell
Mortimer landed at Orwell with Queen Isabella and their invasion force, beginning the successful campaign against Edward II.
Command of Invasion Force
Mortimer shared command of the force assembled with Queen Isabella to invade England and overthrow the Despenser regime.
Invasion of England
Joined by Henry, Earl of Lancaster; London rises in support of the Queen, and Edward takes flight to the west, pursued by Mortimer and Isabella. Assisted by Queen Isabella, his paramour, in an invasion of England
Siege of London
Joined by Henry, Earl of Lancaster; London rises in support of the Queen, and Edward takes flight to the west, pursued by Mortimer and Isabella
1327
Coronation
Coronation of Edward III, the country is ruled by Mortimer and Isabella
Abdication
After wandering helplessly for some weeks in Wales, Edward II is taken prisoner, and is compelled to abdicate in favour of his son
Justiciar
Appointed Justiciar of Wales
Assassination of Edward II
Mortimer & Isabella become rulers of England after the assassination of Edward II. Helps depose Edward II with the King's wife with whom he is having an affair
Death of Roger Mortimer
Helps depose Edward II with the King's wife with whom he is having an affair
Invasion of England
Mortimer repels the Scottish invasion of England
Abdication
Defeats the Despensers & forces Edward II to abdicate in favour of Edward III
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.