Despenser

/ dɪsˈpɛnsə /

noun

1. DespenserHugh le, Earl of Winchester12621326MEnglishPOLITICS: statesmanMISC: royal favourite Hugh le, Earl of Winchester. 1262–1326, English statesman, a favourite of Edward II. Together with his son Hugh, the Younger (?1290–1326), he was executed by the king's enemies

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He readily confirmed the ordinances, changed ministers, even retired Despenser—anything for the military help of his barons.

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Only Hugh Despenser and a few lawyers adhered to the favourite.

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Despenser, however, thought it prudent to avoid his enemies by going into hiding.

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Hugh Despenser and Walter Langton were removed from the council.

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Yet even then, Despenser was not satisfied with his position.

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