Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameRoger Of Montgomery 1st Earl Of Shrewsbury, 27G Grandfather
Death1094
FatherRoger De Montgomery Seigneur Of Montgomery (975-1055)
MotherJosseline De Pontaudemer (975-1050)
Spouses
1Mabel De Belleme, 27G Grandmother
Birthabt 1030
Death2 Dec 1079, Bures, Orne, Normandy
FatherWilliam I Talvas Seigneur Of Alencon (~995-1052)
MotherHildeburg
Notes for Roger Of Montgomery 1st Earl Of Shrewsbury
One of William the Conquerer’s principal counsellors. He may not have participated in the invasion of England as he stayed behind in Normandy as co-regent with William’s wife Matilda of Flanders. [Other sources say he commanded the Norman right flank at Hastings.]He contributed 60 ships to the invasion force. He joined William in 1067 and was rewarded with the earldom of Shropshire.
Notes for Mabel De Belleme (Spouse 1)
Also known as Mabel Talvas.
Of all Orderic Vitalis’ female subjects Mabel was the most cunning and treacherous. He describes her as "small, very talkative, ready enough to do evil, shrewd and jocular, extremely cruel and daring."
Murdered by Hugh Bunel who cut off her head while she was in bed.
Of all Orderic Vitalis’ female subjects Mabel was the most cunning and treacherous. He describes her as "small, very talkative, ready enough to do evil, shrewd and jocular, extremely cruel and daring."
Murdered by Hugh Bunel who cut off her head while she was in bed.