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Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester

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Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester

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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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Occupation: politician
Position held: Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
Born: March 1, 1261
Died: October 27, 1326

Family

Isabella de Beauchampspouse Philip Despencerchild Hugh Despenser the Youngerchild Aline le Despenserchild Isabel le Despencerchild Lady Margaret le Despencerchild Élisabeth le Despenserchild Hugh le Despencer, 1st Baron le Despencerfather Aliva Bassetmother

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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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Occupation: politician
Position held: Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
Born: March 1, 1261
Died: October 27, 1326

Family

Isabella de Beauchampspouse Philip Despencerchild Hugh Despenser the Youngerchild Aline le Despenserchild Isabel le Despencerchild Lady Margaret le Despencerchild Élisabeth le Despenserchild Hugh le Despencer, 1st Baron le Despencerfather Aliva Bassetmother