He took part in the negotiations for the release of Richard from prison, and after the king's return to England became justiciar. The earl was one of the leaders of the baronial party which obtained John's assent to Magna Carta, and his name appears among the signatories to this document.
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|width="30%" align="center"|Preceded by:
Hugh Bigod
|width="40%" align="center"|Earl of Norfolk
|width="30%" align="center"|Followed by:
Hugh Bigod
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