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

Edward was born on March 24th, 1336 in Essendine, Rutland, England.  Edward's father was Edward le Despenser and his mother was Anne De Ferrers.  His paternal grandparents were Hugh IV le Despenser and Alianor De Clare; his maternal grandparents were William V De Ferrers and Ellen De Segrave. He had three brothers and a sister, named Thomas, Henry, Gilbert and Anne.  He was the oldest of the five children.  He died at the age of 39 on November 11th, 1375 in Llanbelthian, Glamorganshire, Wales.  He was buried in Abbey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England.


Edward's family with Elizabeth De Burghersh

‌Edward and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony before August 2nd, 1354 in Essendine, Rutland, England.  They had a daughter named Margaret.

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