Anne (Joan) Despencer

Anne (Joan) Despencer

Born ABT 1260
Parents Aline (Alvina) Basset (Mother) Family
Marriage William de Ferrers Family Page
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry III
  • Birth
    1260
    Born
  • Age c. 4
    14 May 1264
    Battle of Lewes
    Simon de Montfort defeats Henry III in Sussex.
  • Age c. 5
    20 Jan 1265
    Simon de Montfort's Parliament meets
  • Age c. 5
    4 Aug 1265
    Battle of Evesham
  • Age c. 12
    30 Jan 1272
    Son William born
  • Age c. 12
    20 Nov 1272
    Accession of Edward I
    Reigned 1272–1307
  • Age c. 21
    11 Apr 1281
    Mother Aline (Alvina) died
  • Age c. 35
    Nov 1295
    Model Parliament summoned by Edward I
  • Age c. 37
    11 Sep 1297
    Battle of Stirling Bridge
  • Age c. 47
    8 Jul 1307
    Accession of Edward II
    Reigned 1307–1327
  • Age c. 54
    24 Jun 1314
    Battle of Bannockburn
  • Age c. 67
    25 Jan 1327
    Accession of Edward III
    Reigned 1327–1377
  • Age c. 77
    1337–1453
    Hundred Years' War begins
    Intermittent war between England and France.