Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester (born 1262)

Hugh Despenser the Elder

Former Earl of Winchester (1261–1326)

Hugh le Despenser, sometimes referred to as "the Elder Despenser", was for a time the chief adviser to King Edward II of England. He was created a baron in 1295 and Earl of Winchester in 1322. One day after being captured by forces loyal to Sir Roger Mortimer and Edward's wife,…