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Hugh Despenser
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| Born | c. 1337/8 |
| Died | 2 March 1374 Padua, Italy |
| Wars and battles | Hundred Years' War Battle of Pontvallain (POW) |
| Spouse(s) | Alice Hotham |
| Issue | Hugh Despenser Anne Despenser |
| Father | Edward le Despenser |
| Mother | Anne Ferrers |
Hugh Despenser (c. 1337/8 – 2 March 1374) was an English soldier and knight.
Biography
Hugh was the second son of Edward Despenser and Anne Ferrers.
While with an English force in northwest France in 1370 and was captured during an action. He died on 2 March 1374 at Padua, Veneto, Italy.
Marriage and issue
Hugh married Alice, daughter of John Hotham, they had the following issue.
- Hugh Despenser (died 1401), without issue.
- Anne Despenser, married Edward le Boteler, had issue.
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