born:  1 March 1259/60 in Winchester, Hampshire, England
died:  Murdered 27 October 1326 in Bristol, Gloucestershire (hanged by a mob)
Sir Hugh and his son were supporters of King Edward II and his favorite, Piers Gaveston, against the intrigues of Queen Isabella and Mortimer.  Both were executed when the Queen's armies were victorious.

Father: Sir Hugh le Despenser
Mother:  Aline Basset

Spouse:  Isabel de Beauchamp

Children:
1. Hugh le Despenser "the Younger"