Ralph de Mortimer
English marcher lord
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| Intro | English marcher lord | ||||
| A.K.A. | Ranulph de Mortimer Baron of Mortemer Ralph | ||||
| A.K.A. | Ranulph de Mortimer Baron of Mortemer Ralph | ||||
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | ||||
| is | Noble | ||||
| Work field | Royals | ||||
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Biography
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