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Despenser [dɪsˈpɛnsə] n (Biographies / Despenser, Hugh le, Earl of Winchester (1262-1326) M, English, POLITICS: statesman, MISC: royal favourite) Hugh le, Earl of Winchester. 1262-1326, English statesman, a favourite of Edward II. Together with his son Hugh, the Younger (?1290-1326), he was executed by the king's enemies How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Neglected and mistreated by her husband, Isabella nourished hatred for the royal favorites, the Despensers (see Despenser, Hugh le), who were responsible (1324) for the confiscation of her estates. Neglected and mistreated by her husband, Isabella nourished hatred for the royal favorites, the Despensers (see Despenser, Hugh le), who were responsible (1324) for the confiscation of her estates. Neglected and mistreated by her husband, Isabella nourished hatred for the royal favorites, the Despensers (see Despenser, Hugh le), who were responsible (1324) for the confiscation of her estates. |
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