Hugh Despenser

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:allegiance gptkb:Edward_II_of_England
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:the_court_of_Edward_II
gptkb:Isabella_of_France
the_downfall_of_the_Despenser_family
the_fall_of_Edward_II
the_rise_of_the_Despenser_faction
gptkbp:born 1286
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:barons_of_England
Despenser War
gptkbp:contributedTo the_rise_of_the_Despenser_family
gptkbp:contribution increased_power_of_the_Despenser_family
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Hugh_Despenser,_2nd_Baron_Despenser
Despenser family
gptkbp:died 1326
gptkbp:events Battle of Boroughbridge
gptkbp:foughtIn gptkb:the_English_Civil_War
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Middle Ages
gptkbp:historicalSignificance his role in the power struggles of the time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hugh Despenser
gptkbp:influence the downfall of Edward II
gptkbp:influencedBy the political climate of his time
the_rivalry_with_the_Mortimer_family
gptkbp:influenceOn gptkb:the_English_monarchy
gptkbp:involvedIn political intrigue
the political conflicts of the early 14th century
the political machinations of the 14th century
the_downfall_of_Piers_Gaveston
gptkbp:knownFor his wealth and power
his controversial policies
his role in the political conflicts of early 14th century England
his_role_in_the_power_struggles_of_the_English_nobility
his_execution_and_its_impact_on_English_politics
gptkbp:legacy controversial_figure_in_English_history
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Hugh_the_Younger
gptkbp:occupation nobleman
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Hugh_Despenser,_1st_Baron_Despenser
gptkbp:performedBy 1326
gptkbp:position gptkb:Lord_of_the_Treasury
gptkbp:relationship political_alliance_with_Edward_II
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Bristol_Castle
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Roger_Mortimer
gptkbp:role favorite of the king
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Eleanor_de_Clare
gptkbp:title Baron_Despenser