Background
Baderon succeeded his father, William fitzBaderon, as lord of Monmouth in about 1125, when his father either died or retired to become a monk.
Baderon succeeded his father, William fitzBaderon, as lord of Monmouth in about 1125, when his father either died or retired to become a monk.
Baderon confirmed the possessions of the Priory at Monmouth granted by his predecessors, and extended them. Baderon also became responsible for Goodrich Castle, which he is believed to have developed and extended. The marriage took place at Chepstow, and brought together the families of the two neighbouring, and sometimes rival, lordships.
Baderon and Rohese had two sons, James and Gilbert, and at least one daughter, Rohese of Monmouth, who married Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath, before 1155.
He was a contemporary and possible kinsman of Geoffrey of Monmouth, who was born in the same town at around the same date. Baderon died in 1176.
