Hugh le Despenser (or Hugh Despenser) was the name of five English lords during the 13th and 14th centuries, in a direct line of descent. The 3rd and 4th of these are by the far the best-known, for their prominent role in the reign of Edward II.
Hugh (~1308 - 1348/9), son of Hugh the younger Despenser, fought at the battles of Sluys and Crecy. He was created a baron by writ of summons to Parliament in 1338 (the titles of his father and grandfather having been forfeited by virtue of the convictions of treason).
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HughleDespenser (or HughDespenser) (1262-1326) was an English baron, chief adviser to King Edward II of England.
Despenser became Edward's loyal servant and chief administrator after the execution of Piers Gaveston in 1312, but the jealousy of other barons led to his being exiled along with his son in 1321.
The elder Despenser was hung at Bristol and his son was hung at Hereford.
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