Roger of Wendover
English monk and chronicler (died 1236)
Who was Roger of Wendover?
Roger of Wendover lived from January 1, 1200 to May 6, 1236.
Career and public life
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. His latter years were passed at St Albans, where he died on 6 May 1236. Roger of Wendover, probably a native of Wendover in Buckinghamshire, was an English chronicler of the 13th century.
Historical significance
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.