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Edward le Despenser
d. 1342
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Died
30 Sep 1342
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The elder Edward le Despenser fell at Morlaix in 1342, the son of the executed favourite.
Research notes
✓ EDWARD LE DESPENSER (slain at MORLAIX 30 Sep 1342), son of Hugh le Despenser the younger by Eleanor de Clare; m. (20 Apr 1335) Anne de Ferrers of Groby. Sources: CP IV. Direct ancestor. Added 8 Aug 2026 (the Raleigh royal door - consolation wave after the St Leger door closed; full write-up in RANKED LEADS addendum).