Hugh Despenser the Younger
(1286-1326)
English peer and favourite of Edward II
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Hugh le Despenser, 1st Baron le Despenser (c. 1287/9 – 24 November 1326), also referred to as "the Younger Despenser", was the son and heir of Hugh le Despenser, Earl of Winchester (the Elder Despenser) by his wife Isabella de Beauchamp, daughter of William de Beauchamp, 9th Earl of Warwick. He rose to national prominence as royal chamberlain and a favourite of Edward II of England. Despenser made many enemies amongst the nobility of England. After the overthrow of Edward, this eventually led to his being charged with high treason and, ultimately, hanged, drawn and quartered.
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Hugh Despenser 1286 England
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Hugh le Despencer, 2nd Baron le Despencer 1st child with Eleanor de Clare Male b. 1308 d. 1349 Age: 40 (at death) 1308-1349 English noble -
Edward le Despenser 3rd child with Eleanor de Clare Male b. 1310 d. 1342 Age: 31 (at death) 1310-1342 English noble
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Isabel le Despenser, Countess of Arundel 5th child with Eleanor de Clare Female b. 1312 d. 1356 Age: 43 (at death) 1312-1356 Countess of Arundel
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