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![]() Hugh Despenser, "the elder", 1st Baron le Despencer, Justicar of England |
Birth | 1223 | |
Death | 4 Aug 1265 | Battle of Evesham, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, UK ![]() |
Burial | 1265 | Evesham Abbey, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, UK ![]() |
Marriage | ||
Father | Hugh Despenser | F6320 Group Sheet | |
Mother |
![]() Aline Basset |
Birth | abt. 1223 | |
Death | Yes, date unknown | |
Burial | ||
Father | Phillip Basset | F6324 Group Sheet | |
Mother | Hawisa Hastings | F6324 Group Sheet |
![]() + Eleanor Despenser, de Courtney |
Birth | bef. 1251 | |
Death | 1328 | |
Burial | ||
Spouse | Hugh de Courtney, m. Eleanor Despenser | F399257 | |
Marriage | abt. 1272 | Devonshire, England, UK ![]() |
![]() + Hugh II Despenser, "the younger" m. Eleanor de Clare |
Birth | 1 Mar 1261 | |
Death | 27 Oct 1326 | |
Burial | ||
Spouse | Eleanor de Clare | F401265 | |
Marriage |
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