Baron le Despencer

Barony of le Despencer

Arms of Despencer, Barons le Despencer: Quarterly 1st & 4th: Argent; 2nd & 3rd: Gules, a fret or, over all a bend sable
Creation date1264/1295 (abeyant 1449-1604) (first creation)
1314 (second creation)
1338 (third creation)
1357 (fourth creation)
PeeragePeerage of England
First holderHugh Despenser (justiciar)
or
Hugh Despenser, 1st/2nd Baron le Despencer
Extinction date1349 (third creation)

Baron le Despencer is a title that has been created several times by writ in the Peerage of England.