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Male Edward le Despencer Click to view Edward le Despencer in the family tree

Edward was born in Essendine, Rurland.  Edward's father was Edward le Despencer and his mother was Anne de Ferrers.  His paternal grandparents were Hugh the Younger le Despencer and Eleanor (Alinore) de Clare; his maternal grandparents were William de Ferrers and Margaret (Ellen) de Segrave. He had two brothers named Gilbert le Despencer of Melton and Hugh.  He died on November 11th, 1375 in Llanblethian, Glamorgan, Wales.  He was buried in Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucester, England.


Edward's family with Elizabeth de Burghersh

‌Edward and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony before August 2nd, 1354.  They had two sons and four daughters, named Hugh, Thomas, Cicely, Anne, Margaret and Elizabeth.

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