Roger Edgeworth, D.D. (d. 1560), was a Catholic divine. Edgeworth was born at Holt Castle, the seat of Sir William Stanley, brother to the Earl of Derby, situate on the banks of the Dee, in the county of Denbigh, but within the diocese of Chester. He became a student in the university of Oxford about 1503, proceeded B.A. in 1507, and was elected a fellow of Oriel College 8 November 1508 on the foundation of Bishop Smyth, being the first holder of that fellowship. He was not actually admitted to the fellowship till 11 June 1510, and he resigned it on 15 March 1518. He commenced M.A. 9 February 1511 12, was admitted B.D. 13 Oct. 1519, and created D.D. 2 July 1526.