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Despenser

British  
/ dɪsˈpɛnsə /

noun

  1. 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But Despenser overstepped the mark when he appropriated Isabella's lands and took control of her four children.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022

He soon found another favorite in Hugh Despenser, and the same pattern began to repeat itself.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022

Despenser was destined for an even stickier end than Gaveston.

From The Guardian • Aug. 16, 2012

The king moves on to Hugh Despenser the Younger, known in Marlowe's play and Jarman's film as Spencer.

From The Guardian • Aug. 16, 2012

He marched with his forces against London, gave law to the king and parliament, and procured a sentence of attainder and perpetual exile against Hugh le Despenser.

From The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple by Addison, Charles G.

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