Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester
Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester
Hugh le Despenser, sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England. He was created a baron in 1295 and Earl of Winchester in 1322. One day after being captured by forces loyal to Sir Roger Mortimer and Edward’s wife, Queen Isabella, who were leading a rebellion against Edward, he was hanged and then beheaded.
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Date of Birth
March 1st, 1261
Age
763
Birth Place
United Kingdom
Date of Death
October 27th, 1326
Died Aged
65
Star Sign
Pisces
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Hugh Despenser the Younger
Son
Isabella de Beauchamp
Wife
Aliva Basset
Mother
Philip Despencer
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Hugh le Despencer, 1st Baron le Despencer
Father
Isabel le Despencer
Daughter
Aline le Despenser
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