Hugh Despenser (died 1374)
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Bornc. 1337/8
Died2 March 1374
Padua, Italy
Padua, Italy
Wars and battlesHundred Years' War
Battle of Pontvallain (POW)
Battle of Pontvallain (POW)
Spouse(s)Alice Hotham
Hugh Despenser | |
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.svg) Arms of Despenser | |
| 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.
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. [1] He died on 2 March 1374 at Padua, Veneto, Italy.