Hugh Despenser (died 1374) explained

Hugh Despenser
Wars And Battles:Hundred Years' War
Battle of Pontvallain
Father:Edward le Despenser
Mother:Anne Ferrers
Spouse:Alice Hotham
Issue:Hugh Despenser
Anne Despenser
Birth Date:c. 1337/8
Death Date:2 March 1374
Death Place:Padua, Italy

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.

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