Hugh Despenser the Elder
Hugh le Despenser | |
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| Earl of Winchester | |
Arms of Despenser: Quarterly 1st & 4th: Argent; 2nd & 3rd: Gules, a fret or, over all a bend sable | |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | Lewis de Bruges |
| Other names | The Elder Despenser |
| Born | 1 March 1261 |
| Died | 27 October 1326 (aged 65) Bristol, Gloucestershire |
| Wars and battles | |
| Offices | Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports |
| Spouse(s) | Isabella de Beauchamp |
| Issue |
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| Father | Hugh le Despenser, Baron le Despenser |
| Mother | Aline Basset |
Hugh le Despenser (1 March 1261 – 27 October 1326), 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.