Hugh Despenser the Elder

Target entity: Hugh Despenser the Elder
Context triple: [Despenser War, participant, Hugh Despenser the Elder]

• A. Hugh Despenser the Younger
  Hugh Despenser the Younger was a powerful and unpopular English nobleman whose dominance at the court of Edward II and ruthless pursuit of wealth helped provoke the baronial revolt that led to his execution in 1326.
• B. Hugh le Despenser, Justiciar of England
  Hugh le Despenser, Justiciar of England, was a prominent 13th-century royal official and supporter of King Henry III who served as chief justiciar before being slain during the Second Barons' War.
• C. Piers Gaveston
  Piers Gaveston was a Gascon-born nobleman and soldier whose close relationship with King Edward II of England made him a powerful and controversial figure at court, ultimately leading to his exile and execution by hostile barons.
• D. Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March
  Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, was a powerful 14th-century English nobleman who led the rebellion against King Edward II and effectively ruled England during the early reign of Edward III before being overthrown and executed.
• E. Edward Poynings
  Edward Poynings was a late 15th-century English statesman and Lord Deputy of Ireland best known for initiating Poynings' Law, which placed the Irish Parliament under tighter English control.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: Hugh Despenser the Elder
Target entity description: Hugh Despenser the Elder was a powerful English nobleman and royal favorite of Edward II, whose influence and land acquisitions helped spark baronial opposition and ultimately led to his execution in 1326.

• A. Hugh Despenser the Younger
  Hugh Despenser the Younger was a powerful and unpopular English nobleman whose dominance at the court of Edward II and ruthless pursuit of wealth helped provoke the baronial revolt that led to his execution in 1326.
• B. Hugh le Despenser, Justiciar of England
  Hugh le Despenser, Justiciar of England, was a prominent 13th-century royal official and supporter of King Henry III who served as chief justiciar before being slain during the Second Barons' War.
• C. Piers Gaveston
  Piers Gaveston was a Gascon-born nobleman and soldier whose close relationship with King Edward II of England made him a powerful and controversial figure at court, ultimately leading to his exile and execution by hostile barons.
• D. Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March
  Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, was a powerful 14th-century English nobleman who led the rebellion against King Edward II and effectively ruled England during the early reign of Edward III before being overthrown and executed.
• E. Edward Poynings
  Edward Poynings was a late 15th-century English statesman and Lord Deputy of Ireland best known for initiating Poynings' Law, which placed the Irish Parliament under tighter English control.
• F. None of above. chosen