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Hugh III "the Younger" Despencer Earl of Winchester 1287–1326 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Mar 1287

Birth Location: Winchester, Hampshire, England

Death Date: 24 November 1326

Death Location: Executed for Treason, Hung, Drawn and Quartered, Bristol, England

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Spouse(s): Eleanor Clare

Children(s): Elizabeth Despencer, Hugh Despencer, Sir Despencer, Isabel Despencer, Sir Despencer, Philip Despencer

The story of Hugh III "the Younger" Despencer Earl of Winchester began in 1287 in Winchester, Hampshire, England. Hugh III "the Younger" Despencer Earl of Winchester married Eleanor De Clare, and had children including Elizabeth Despencer, Hugh Le Despencer, Isabel Despencer, Philip Despencer, Sir Edward Despencer, Sir Gilbert De Despencer. Hugh III "the Younger" Despencer Earl of Winchester passed away in 1326 in Executed for Treason, Hung, Drawn and Quartered, Bristol, England.

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  • The story of Hugh III "the Younger" Despencer Earl of Winchester began in 1287 in Winchester, Hampshire, England.
  • Hugh III "the Younger" Despencer Earl of Winchester married Eleanor De Clare, and had children including Elizabeth Despencer, Hugh Le Despencer, Isabel Despencer, Philip Despencer, Sir Edward Despencer, Sir Gilbert De Despencer.
  • Hugh III "the Younger" Despencer Earl of Winchester passed away in 1326 in Executed for Treason, Hung, Drawn and Quartered, Bristol, England.

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Hugh Winchester's Ancestors

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Hugh Winchester
1287–1326
Birth Place: Winchester, Hampshire, England
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Hugh Winchester's Descendants

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Hugh (III "the Younger" Despencer Earl of) Winchester (1 Mar 1287–24 November 1326) m. Eleanor (de) Clare (1292–1337)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Despencer 1325–1389
  2. 2. Hugh (le) Despencer 1308–1348
  3. 3. Sir (Gilbert de) Despencer 1321–1381
  4. 4. Isabel Despencer 1312–1376
  5. 5. Sir (Edward) Despencer 1325–1342
  6. 6. Philip Despencer 1313–1349

Hugh Winchester's Timeline

2 Records

1287
1 Mar 1287
Birth of Hugh III "the Younger" Despencer Earl of Winchester in Winchester, Hampshire, England
Winchester, Hampshire, England
1326
24 November 1326
Age 39
Death of Hugh III "the Younger" Despencer Earl of Winchester in Executed for Treason, Hung, Drawn and Quartered, Bristol, England
Executed for Treason, Hung, Drawn and Quartered, Bristol, England

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1287
    Event Place: Winchester, Hampshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 November 1326
    Event Place: Executed for Treason, Hung, Drawn and Quartered, Bristol, England

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