Elizabeth le Despenser | |
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Baroness Berkeley | |
Born | 1327 Tower of London, London, England |
Died | 13 July 1389 |
Buried | St Botolph's Aldgate, London, England |
Spouse(s) | Maurice de Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley |
Issue | Thomas de Berkeley, 5th Lord Berkeley James de Berkeley John de Berkeley Maurice de Berkeley Catherine de Berkeley Agnes de Berkeley Elizabeth de Berkeley |
Father | Hugh Despenser the Younger |
Mother | Eleanor 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.