Roger Vaughan (of Clyro)

Roger Vaughan (of Clyro) (c. 1430 – 1471) was a Welsh nobleman and soldier, a prominent figure in the Wars of the Roses. He was the son of Watkin Vaughan and the grandson of Sir Roger Vaughan of Bredwardine. The "of Clyro" designation distinguishes him from other Roger Vaughans of the period, indicating his association with the manor and parish of Clyro, Radnorshire (now Powys), Wales.

Vaughan was a staunch Yorkist and fought for the House of York during the Wars of the Roses. He is known to have been present at the Battle of Mortimer's Cross in 1461, a significant victory for Edward IV. His loyalty and military service were rewarded with grants of land and offices.

He married twice. His first wife was Denise, daughter of Thomas ap Philip Vychan of Tyle Glas. They had several children, including Sir Thomas Vaughan of Hergest. His second wife was Gwladys, daughter of Dafydd Gam (and thus a step-sister of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke). This marriage further solidified his ties to powerful families in the region.

Roger Vaughan (of Clyro) was captured and executed by Jasper Tudor's forces after the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. This battle marked a major defeat for the Lancastrians, and Vaughan's execution was likely a consequence of his prominent Yorkist affiliations and his capture after the Lancastrian victory.