Hugh Despenser the Younger
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Summary
Hugh Despenser the Younger was born on March 1, 1287[1], in England[2]. He died on November 24, 1326[3], in Hereford[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,030 views/month, #6,559 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1286[7]
- Place of burial: Tewkesbury Abbey[8]
- Father: Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester[9]
- Mother: Isabella de Beauchamp[10]
- Spouse: Eleanor de Clare[11]
- Child: Edward le Despenser[12], Elizabeth le Despenser, Baroness Berkeley[13], Éléonore le Despenser[14], Margaret le Despenser[15], Hugh le Despencer, 2nd Baron le Despencer[16], Isabel le Despenser, Countess of Arundel[17], Gilbert le Despenser[18], John le Despenser[19], Jeanne le Despenser[20]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Noble title: Lordship of Glamorgan[23]
- Commons category: Hugh Despenser the Younger[24]
- Cause of death: hanged, drawn, quartered and decapitated[25]
- Given name: Ugo[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27]
- Name in native language: Hugh le Despenser/Despencer the Younger[28]
- Sibling: Philip Despencer[29], Maud Chaworth[30]
Why It Matters
Hugh Despenser the Younger has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Hugh Despenser the Younger born?
Hugh Despenser the Younger was born in England[2].
Where did Hugh Despenser the Younger die?
Hugh Despenser the Younger died in Hereford[4].
Who were Hugh Despenser the Younger's parents?
Hugh Despenser the Younger's father was Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester[9]. Hugh Despenser the Younger's mother was Isabella de Beauchamp[10].
Who was Hugh Despenser the Younger married to?
Hugh Despenser the Younger's spouses include Eleanor de Clare[11].
What did Hugh Despenser the Younger do for work?
Hugh Despenser the Younger worked as a politician[5].