Edmund MORTIMER , 2nd Baron Mortimer
- Born: 1251
- Marriage (1): Margaret DE FIENNES in Sep 1285
- Died: 17 Jul 1304 aged 53
General Notes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Mortimer,_2nd_Baron_Mortimer
Edmund Mortimer, 2nd Lord Mortimer (1251 \endash 17 July 1304) was the second son and eventual heir of Roger Mortimer, 1st Baron Mortimer. His mother was Maud de Braose. As a younger son, Edmund had been intended for clerical or monastic life, and had been sent to study at Oxford University.
He was made Treasurer of York in 1265. By 1268 he is recorded as studying Theology in the house of the Archbishop of York. King Henry III showed favour by supplementing his diet with the luxury of venison.
The sudden death of his elder brother, Ralph, in 1274, made him heir to the family estates; yet he continued to study at Oxford. But his father's death eventually forced his departure.
Edmund married Margaret DE FIENNES, daughter of Guillaume II (William) DE FIENNES , Lord of Wendover and Blanche (of Acre) DE BRIENNE , Baroness Tingry, in Sep 1285. (Margaret DE FIENNES was born about 1269 and died on 7 Feb 1333.)
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