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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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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

The young Despenser was hanged on a gibbet fifty feet high, and a Parliament was called to decide what should be done with the king.

From Royal Children of English History by Nesbit, E. (Edith)

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