Hugh LE DESPENCER 
Hugh was born in 1262 in ENGLAND?. Hugh's father was (Chief Justiciar) Hugh Le DESPENCER and his mother was Aline BASSETT. He was an only child. He died at the age of 64 on October 27th, 1326 in Executed ENGLAND.General Notes
Note: Note: Took part in Edward I's Scottish campaigns and engaged innegotiations with France. On accessio of Edward II, alienatedthe baronial party by support of Piers Gaveston. In 1312 becamechief adviser to the King. Both he and his son were banished in1321 but returned in 1322 after the barons were defeated atBoroughbridge and were the real rulers of England until 1326when they were executed after the invasion of Queen Isabella in1326. See J.C. Davies, "Baronial Opposition to Edward II" (1918,repr. 1967).
Details of Hugh's family with Isabel De BEAUCHAMP
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