Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk
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Roger Bigod (d. 1221), was the son of Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk and succeeded to the earldom of Norfolk, was confirmed in his earldom and other honours by Richard I, after he had fallen under the displeasure of Henry II. King Richard also sent him to France as an ambassador in 1189.
He took part in the negotiations for the release of Richard from prison, and after the king's return to England became justiciar. The earl was one of the leaders of the baronial party which obtained John's assent to Magna Carta, and his name appears among the signatories to this document.
Roger was married to Ida, a former mistress of King Henry II, and by her had a number of children:
- Hugh
- William Bigod
- Roger Bigod
- John Bigod
- Ralph Bigod
- Margaret Bigod
- Mary Bigod
- Ida Bigod
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| Preceded by: Hugh Bigod | Earl of Norfolk | Followed by: Hugh Bigod |