Roger Mortimer: king of folly
Paul Drybrugh reveals how Roger Mortimer's big head ultimately undid his designs on power
In 1323, Roger Mortimer pulled off an audacious escape from the Tower of London before ejecting Edward II from the English throne. But, as today’s long read written by historian Paul Drybrugh reveals, the rebel baron’s designs on power were ultimately undone by his own big head.
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