Despenser

British

/ dɪsˈpɛnsə /

noun

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

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022

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

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022

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

Despenser was destined for an even stickier end than Gaveston.

From The Guardian • Aug. 16, 2012

With him they took three other—Sir Hugh Le Despenser the son, and Archdeacon Baldok, and Sir Simon de Reading.

From In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)

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