Ralph de Mortimer
English marcher lord

Ralph de Mortimer

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English marcher lord
A.K.A.
Ranulph de Mortimer, Baron of Mortemer Ralph
Gender:
Male
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Work field:
Royals
Family:
Father:
Roger Mortimer of Wigmore
Children:
Roger Mortimer
1st Baron Mortimer
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Introduction

Ranulph or Ralph de Mortimer (before 1198 to before 6 August 1246) was the second son of Roger de Mortimer and Isabel de Ferrers of Wigmore Castle in Herefordshire. He succeeded his elder brother before 23 November 1227 and built Cefnllys and Knucklas castles in 1240.

Marriage and issue

In 1230, Ralph married Princess Gwladus, daughter of Llywelyn ab Iorwerth. They had the following children:

  • Roger Mortimer, 1st Baron Mortimer, married Maud de Braose and succeeded his father.
  • Hugh de Mortimer
  • John de Mortimer
  • Peter de Mortimer