Hugh Despenser (c. 1337/8 – 2 March 1374) was an English soldier and knight.
Hugh Despenser | |
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| Born | c. 1337/8 |
| Died | 2 March 1374 Padua, Italy |
| Wars and battles | Hundred Years' War Battle of Pontvallain (POW) |
| Spouse(s) | Alice Hotham |
| Issue | Hugh Despenser Anne Despenser |
| Father | Edward le Despenser |
| Mother | Anne Ferrers |
Biography edit
Hugh was the second son of Edward Despenser and Anne Ferrers.
While with an English force in northwest France in 1370 and was captured during an action. [1] He died on 2 March 1374 at Padua, Veneto, Italy.
Marriage and issue edit
Hugh married Alice, daughter of John Hotham, they had the following issue.
- Hugh Despenser (died 1401), without issue.
- Anne Despenser, married Edward le Boteler, had issue.
Citations edit
- ^ Fowler 2001, p. 294.
References edit
- Fowler, K. (2001). Medieval Mercenaries: The Great Companies. Vol. I. Oxford: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0631158868.