Roger le Poer

Politician

– 1139

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Who was Roger le Poer?

Roger le Poer was a medieval Lord Chancellor from 1135 until 1139 for King Stephen of England. The son of a powerful bishop, Roger owed his position to his family connections. He lost his office when his father and other relatives lost power. Arrested along with his father, Roger was used to secure the surrender of a castle held by his mother and then disappeared from history.

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Nationality
  • England
Died
1139

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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