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Constance of York, Countess of Gloucester (c. 1375 – 28 November 1416) was the only daughter of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York, and his wife Isabella of Castile, daughter of King Peter of Castile and his favourite mistress, María de Padilla.
Dec 28, 2019 · Constance was the only daughter of Edmund of Langley and Isabella of Castile. She was born at Conisburgh Castle - probably in 14374. Four years later she was betrothed to Edward le Despenser - who inconveniently died so she promptly became the betrothed of his brother Thomas.
Despenser family, unpopular favourites of England’s King Edward II, who were executed by Edward’s opponents, Queen Isabella and Roger Mortimer.
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Feb 2, 2023 · November 28, 1416 (41-42) Reading Abbey, Berkshire, England. Place of Burial: High Altar of Reading Abbey. Immediate Family: Daughter of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York and Isabella of Castile, Duchess consort of York. Wife of Thomas le Despenser, 1st Earl of Gloucester. Partner of Edmund Holland, 4th Earl of Kent.
- "Constance Plantagenet", "Constance of York"
- Cornisburgh Castle, Yorkshire, England
- 1374
Sep 7, 2023 · Is this your ancestor? Explore genealogy for Constance (York) le Despencer LG born abt. 1374 Badbey, Northamptonshire, England died 1416 Reading, Berkshire, England including ancestors + descendants + 1 photos + 10 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
- Female
- Thomas (Despenser) le Despenser KG
Nov 7, 2015 · Thomas le Despenser was executed on 13 January 1400. It is tempting to feel sorry for Constance of York, former Countess of Gloucester, mother of several infants and pregnant with her late husband’s child. And, indeed, it must have been difficult for her; a young, pregnant widow of a convicted traitor.
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Feb 15, 2024 · Is this your ancestor? Explore genealogy for Hugh (Despenser) le Despenser born abt. 1290 Hanley Castle, Worcestershire, England died 1326 Hereford, Herefordshire, England including ancestors + descendants + 3 photos + 22 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
