Simon le Despenser1

M, d. before 1153
FatherHugh le Despenser
MotherHelewise de Abingdon
     Simon was born in Great Rollright, Oxfordshire, England. He was the dispenser to King Henry I [1100-1135]. This is noted specifically in 1120 and 1130. He was also dispenser for King Stephen [1135-1154]. Simon was with King Henry from 1117 until 1720 in Normandy. He came into possession of Markham church after the death of Faricus, Abbot of Abingdon, probalby as nephew of Abbot Rainald and heir to the Abbot's son Willliam. There is also a record in Gloucestershire identifying Odard of Carlisle as his sister's son. The last mention of Stephen is in his giving Tadmarton with his daughter to Walter filius Hingani.2 Simon died before 1153 as his son Thurstan had succeeded him in that year.2

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  1. [S1417] William Farrer, Honors and Knights' Fees, Volume 2: page 258 - In 1130 Simon de Despenser was pardoned 60s of Danegeld in Oxfordshire. In 1180, the sheriff in the counties of Nottingham & Derby claimed allowance from his farm of the land of Richard le Boteler [of Warrington] for 51s 8d. for the 1/2 year in lands given to Thurstan. brother of Amaury le Despenser, with daughter of the said Richard.
  2. [S1426] , page 190.