Hugh le Despenser (sheriff)

Sir
Hugh le Despenser
Arms of Despencer: Quarterly 1st & 4th: Argent; 2nd & 3rd: Gules, a fret or, over all a bend sable, adopted at the start of the heraldic era, c.1200–1215
Died1238 (1239)
Occupationnobleman
Known forwealthy landowner in the East Midlands of England, and served as High Sheriff of Berkshire
Childrenat least 3:
Hugh le Despencer, 1st Baron le Despencer,
Pernell le Despencer,
Mary le Despencer
Parents
  • Thomas Despencer (father)
  • Rohese de Foix (mother)
RelativesThomas Despencer (brother),
Rohaise Despencer (sister)

Sir Hugh le Despenser (died 1238) was a wealthy landowner in the East Midlands of England, and served as High Sheriff of Berkshire. Among his descendants were the infamous Despensers who became favourites of King Edward II.

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