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Birth:          1310 Buckland, Buckinghamshire, England
Death:          30 Sep 1342 

Notes
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_le_Despenser
Early life[edit]

Although his exact whereabouts before the execution of his father are unknown, it is 
believed that he was among the children living with their mother Eleanor during her 
imprisonment in the Tower of London (November 1326 - February 1328).[2] He was 
clearly too young to be seen as a threat to Queen Isabella and her lover Roger 
Mortimer, unlike his older brother, Hugh (who was imprisoned by the two in 1327).

Marriage and children[edit]

After coming into his estates in November 1334, he soon married Anne Ferrers of 
Groby, (sister of Henry, Lord Ferrers). They had four surviving sons:
Edward le Despencer, 1st Baron le Despencer - he inherited the Despenser estates 
from his paternal uncle Hugh.
Hugh le Despenser
Thomas le Despenser
Henry le Despenser

Later life[edit]

Like a few of his brothers, Edward served in Edward III's military campaigns. In 1342, 
he accompanied his older brother Hugh to mainland Europe.[2] Although they were 
originally heading for Gascony, they were diverted to Brest to aid King Edward's ally 
the Countess of Montfort in the Breton Civil War. On September 30, 1342, he and his 
brother's forces joined the English and helped achieve a victory against the French 
army at Morlaix. Unfortunately, Edward died during the battle.[2] He was the highest-
ranking English casualty there.

Parents
LE DESPENCER Hugh ("the younger") (1 May 1286 - 24 Nov 1326)
DE CLARE Eleanor (Alianor) (3 Oct 1292 - 30 Jun 1337)

Siblings
LE DESPENCER Edward (1310 - 30 Sep 1342)

Marriage To DE FERRERS Anne (1317 - 8 Aug 1367)
    m.  

Notes

Parents
DE FERRERS William (30 Jan 1272 - 20 Mar 1325)
DE SEAGRAVE Ellen (Margaret) (1282 - 1318)

Children by DE FERRERS Anne 1317 - 8 Aug 1367
LE DESPENCER Edward (24 Mar 1335 - 11 Nov 1375)

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