Sir Roger de Mowbray

Other Events and Attributes:

• History: He was one of the chief commanders in the Battle of the Standard fought in Scotland near Northallertonin 1138. He was taken prisoner along with King Stephen by the Empress Maud at the Battle of Lincoln. In 1148, he took the cross and accompanied King Louis of France to the Holy Land there enhancing his reputation by defeating a Muslim in single combat. He supported Prince Henry in his rebellion against Henry II and thereby lost some castles. His piety was well known, and he again took up the cross, traveling to the Holy Land where he was taken prisoner. He was freed by the Knights Templars, however died soon after

Family/Spouse: Alice de Grant. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Nigel de Mowbray died in 1191 in Acre, Holy Land.

Other Events and Attributes:

• History: He and his brother came over with the Conqueror. During the reign of William II Rufus, he was Bow-Bearer to the King. He supported King Henry I against Robert "Curthose" and fought nobly in the Battle of Tenerchiebray where he slew the horse of Robert "Curthose". Later while Henry I besieged a castle in Normandy, Sir Nigil was first to enter the breach, sword in hand and delivered up the fortress to the king. For these and other services, he was granted much land including Mowbray and became one of the most powerful men in England.

Nigil married Gundred de Gorney. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]