Elizabeth de Burghersh, 3rd Baroness Burghersh facts for kids

Elizabeth Despencer, 3rd Baroness Burghersh (born around 1342 – died August 1402) was an important English lady from a noble family. Her parents were Bartholomew de Burghersh, 2nd Baron Burghersh and Cicely, de Weyland. She later became the 3rd Baroness Burghersh.

Her Life and Family

Elizabeth Despencer married Edward le Despencer, 1st Baron le Despencer. They were married sometime before the year 1373. Edward was also a very important noble. They had six children together.

When Elizabeth's father, Bartholomew de Burghersh, passed away on April 5, 1369, Elizabeth inherited his special title. She became the 3rd Baroness Burghersh. This meant she held an important position in society.

Her Children

Elizabeth and Edward le Despencer had six children:

• Margaret le Despencer (died November 3, 1415)
  • She married Robert de Ferrers, 5th Baron Ferrers of Chartley.
• Elizabeth le Despenser (died April 10 or 11, 1408)
  • She married John FitzAlan, 2nd Baron Arundel.
  • Later, she married William la Zouche, 3rd Baron Zouche.
• Thomas le Despencer, 1st Earl of Gloucester (born September 22, 1373 – died January 13, 1400)
  • He married Constance of York.
• Hugh Despencer
• Cicely Despencer
• Anne Despencer (died October 30, 1426)
  • She married Hugh Hastings.
  • Later, she married Thomas de Morley, 4th Baron Morley.