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Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk

Roger Bigod (1212 - 1270), son of Hugh Bigod[?] became 4th earl of Norfolk on the death of his father.

Through his mother, Matilda, a daughter of William Marshal, earl of Pembroke, Roger obtained the office of marshal of England[?] in 1246. He was prominent among the barons who wrested the control of the government from the hands of Henry III, and assisted Simon de Montfort.

The earl married Isabella, daughter of William the Lion, king of Scotland, but left no sons.

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