Career
Roger"s origins are confirmed in his territorial appellation, de Pitres. He was a Norman from Pîtres, Eure, canton of Pont-de-l"Arche. He followed William the Conqueror to England in 1066.
Roger had been an adherent of Earl William FitzOsbern and owed much of his landed wealth to this association.
After the death of Earl William in 1071, Roger was more closely associated with the crown. He was sheriff of Gloucester from 1071 and constable of Gloucester castle, which he constructed.
Roger"s wife was named Adeliza (Eunice-?) and together they had:
Walter of Gloucester, succeeded his father as Sheriff of Gloucester.
