Having been accused of bias and unfairness by starting a thread on Mortimer's misdeeds, I'll redress the balance by starting one on some of the many reasons why Roger Mortimer Was Totally Brilliant:
- he was incredibly loyal and reliable, till circumstances forced him not to be.
- he was intelligent and cultured.
- he was a courageous and excellent soldier.
- he was an extremely effective justiciar and lord lieutenant of Ireland.
- he was decisive.
- he was charismatic.
- he was attractive physically, especially to women (that's how I see him anyway).
- he was the only man with the ability and determination to do something about Ed II and Hugh Despenser's tyranny.
- his escape from the Tower of London was thrilling, brave and daring.
- he had the ability to make long-term plans, the ability to put them into practice, and the patience to wait for years if he had to.
- he was a great leader, and could easily persuade people to follow him.
- He fathered 12 children, and seduced a queen, so he was probably really good in bed.
Subject: Reasons why Roger Mortimer was brilliant 
Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:12 am
