Mortimer
Proper noun A historical figure: Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March (1287–1330), an English nobleman who was a key opponent of King Edward II and, with Queen Isabella, effectively ruled England from 1327 to 1330 before being executed by Edward III.
The word "Mortimer" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical person. It is typically found in historical texts, biographies, and discussions of medieval English history. * His full title was Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March. * The power of Mortimer and Isabella was challenged by the young King Edward III. * The historian wrote a biography of Mortimer.
- The Mortimer family: The name also refers to a powerful and prominent marcher lord family in the Welsh Marches during the Middle Ages. Roger Mortimer was its most famous member.
- The Mortimer family held significant lands along the Welsh border.
- Mortimerian (adj): Pertaining to Roger Mortimer or his policies (a rare, scholarly term).
- The period of Mortimerian influence was brief but significant.
- Roger Mortimer
- The Earl of March (in historical context)
- The King's enemy (contextual)
"Mortimer" is a surname. In modern contexts, it can be a contemporary family name unrelated to the historical figure. Its meaning in this entry is specific to the notable 14th-century nobleman.
- English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)