Hugh was born on March 1st, 1261. Hugh's father was Hugh Le Despencer and his mother was Aliva Basset. His paternal grandfather was Hugh Le Despencer; his maternal grandparents were Philip Basset and Hawise De Lovaine. He had a brother and three sisters, named Philip, Anne, Joan and Eleanor. He was the second youngest of the five children. He died at the age of 65 on October 26th, 1326.