Philip Despenser

Philip Despenser

Born 6 APR 1313
Died 23 AUG 1348
Parents Eleanor (Alianore) De Clare (Mother) Family
Hugh Despenser (Father) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Edward II
  • Birth
    6 Apr 1313
    Born
  • Age 1
    24 Jun 1314
    Battle of Bannockburn
  • Age 13
    24 Nov 1326
    Father Hugh died
  • Age 13
    25 Jan 1327
    Accession of Edward III
    Reigned 1327–1377
  • Age c. 24
    1337–1453
    Hundred Years' War begins
    Intermittent war between England and France.
  • Age 24
    30 Jun 1337
    Mother Eleanor (Alianore) died
  • Age 33
    26 Aug 1346
    Battle of Crécy
  • Age 35
    1348–1350
    Black Death reaches England
    Killed roughly a third to a half of the population.
  • Age 35
    23 Aug 1348
    Died