Elizabeth le Despenser, Baroness Berkeley

Elizabeth le Despenser
Baroness Berkeley
Born1327
Tower of London, London, England
Died13 July 1389
BuriedSt Botolph's Aldgate, London, England
Spouse(s)Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley
IssueThomas de Berkeley, 5th Lord Berkeley
James de Berkeley
John de Berkeley
Maurice de Berkeley
Catherine de Berkeley
Agnes de Berkeley
Elizabeth de Berkeley
FatherHugh Despenser the Younger
MotherEleanor de Clare

Elizabeth le Despenser (c. 1327 – 13 July 1389) was an English noblewoman. She was the youngest daughter of Hugh le Despenser the younger and his wife Eleanor de Clare.[1] Her father is famous for being the favourite of Edward II of England; he was executed as a result of his position and actions. Through her mother, Elizabeth was a great granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

  1. ^ Lundy, Darryl. "The Peerage: Elizabeth le Despencer". Retrieved 4 October 2009.