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Nov 7, 2015 · Thomas le Despenser was a great-grandson of the infamous Hugh le Despenser the Younger, despised favourite and alleged lover of Edward II, who was executed on a 50-foot high gallows in 1326.
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Constance of York was born around 1374, ... Thomas le...
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Constance of York was born around 1374, possibly at...
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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.
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Constance married Thomas le Despenser, 1st Earl of Gloucester, who was created Earl of Gloucester by King Richard II on 29 September 1397, but after Richard's deposition and the accession of King Henry IV some of Thomas's lands were seized and he was degraded from the earldom.
Hugh Le Despenser (in full Hugh Le Despenser, earl of Winchester; b. 1262—d. Oct. 27, 1326, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Eng.), also known as Hugh the Elder, was summoned to Parliament as a baron in 1295. He fought in France and Scotland for Edward I and was sent by him on several embassies, including two to the pope.
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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.
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.
Sep 7, 2023 · Constance (York) le Despencer LG is a member of the House of York. Constance of York, Countess of Gloucester. Born: about 1374 [1] Parents: Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York and Isabella of Castile. Married: before 7 November 1379 Thomas le Despenser, 1st Earl of Gloucester (22 September 1373–16 January 1400) Mistress: c1403, between 1400 ...
