Roger of Wendover

English monk and chronicler

Born: January 1, 1200 · Died: May 6, 1236

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English monk and chronicler (died 1236)

Who was Roger of Wendover?

Roger of Wendover (died 6 May 1236), probably a native of Wendover in Buckinghamshire, was an English chronicler of the 13th century. At an uncertain date he became a monk at St Albans Abbey; afterwards he was appointed prior of the cell of Belvoir, but he forfeited this dignity in the early years of Henry III, having been found guilty of wasting the endowments.

Historical significance

His latter years were passed at St Albans, where he died. Roger of Wendover, probably a native of Wendover in Buckinghamshire, was an English chronicler of the 13th century.

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