Despenser War
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The Despenser War was a baronial rebellion in early 14th-century England against King Edward II’s favorites, the Despenser family, which helped pave the way for Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer’s later invasion and the king’s deposition.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Despenser War canonical | 4 |
| Despenser War (1321–1322) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1005315 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Despenser War Context triple: [Isabella of France, conflict, Despenser War]
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Lords of Parliament
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Trial of the Sixteen
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C.
Becket
Becket is a small rural town in western Massachusetts known for its scenic Berkshire landscapes and outdoor recreation.
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Chronicles of Jean Froissart
The Chronicles of Jean Froissart is a 14th-century historical narrative that vividly recounts the events, politics, and warfare of the early Hundred Years’ War and late medieval Europe.
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In Chancery
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Despenser War Target entity description: The Despenser War was a baronial rebellion in early 14th-century England against King Edward II’s favorites, the Despenser family, which helped pave the way for Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer’s later invasion and the king’s deposition.
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A.
Lords of Parliament
Lords of Parliament are members of the United Kingdom’s upper legislative chamber, historically comprising hereditary peers, life peers, and bishops who participate in reviewing and amending legislation.
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B.
Trial of the Sixteen
The Trial of the Sixteen was a 1936 Soviet show trial in Moscow in which prominent Old Bolsheviks were accused of treason and summarily condemned, marking a key early stage of Stalin’s Great Purge.
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C.
Becket
Becket is a small rural town in western Massachusetts known for its scenic Berkshire landscapes and outdoor recreation.
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D.
Chronicles of Jean Froissart
The Chronicles of Jean Froissart is a 14th-century historical narrative that vividly recounts the events, politics, and warfare of the early Hundred Years’ War and late medieval Europe.
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E.
In Chancery
"In Chancery" is a novel by John Galsworthy, part of his acclaimed Forsyte Saga, exploring the complexities of marriage, divorce, and social convention in upper-middle-class Edwardian England.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
baronial rebellion
ⓘ
civil conflict ⓘ |
| aim |
reform of royal government
ⓘ
removal of the Despensers from power ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Lords Appellant crisis
ⓘ
surface form:
Despenser Rebellion
|
| chronology |
followed earlier baronial conflicts in Edward II’s reign
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preceded Isabella and Mortimer’s 1326 invasion of England ⓘ |
| conflictType |
internal conflict
ⓘ
noble rebellion ⓘ |
| country | Kingdom of England ⓘ |
| endTime | 1322 ⓘ |
| governmentOpposed | personal rule of Edward II ⓘ |
| hasCause |
Despensers’ accumulation of power and estates
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baronial resentment of royal favorites ⓘ disputes over lands in the Welsh Marches ⓘ favoritism toward the Despenser family by Edward II ⓘ perceived misgovernment by Edward II ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
contributed to the deposition of Edward II
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execution of Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster ⓘ paving the way for Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer’s invasion of England ⓘ strengthening of opposition to Edward II ⓘ temporary exile and forfeiture for some rebels ⓘ weakening of Edward II’s authority ⓘ |
| opponent |
Despenser family
ⓘ
Edward II of England ⓘ royalist forces ⓘ |
| participant |
Edward II of England
ⓘ
English baronial opposition ⓘ Hugh Despenser the Elder ⓘ Hugh Despenser the Younger ⓘ Isabella of France ⓘ Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March ⓘ Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster ⓘ |
| partOf | reign of Edward II of England ⓘ |
| place | England ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Hugh Despenser the Elder
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Hugh Despenser the Younger ⓘ Invasion of England by Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer ⓘ Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster ⓘ deposition of Edward II ⓘ |
| result |
royalist victory
ⓘ
suppression of the baronial rebellion ⓘ |
| significantEvent |
Battle of Boroughbridge
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march of the barons against the Despensers ⓘ parliamentary condemnation of the Despensers (later reversed) ⓘ |
| startTime | 1321 ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 14th century ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Despenser War Description of subject: The Despenser War was a baronial rebellion in early 14th-century England against King Edward II’s favorites, the Despenser family, which helped pave the way for Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer’s later invasion and the king’s deposition.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Despenser War (1321–1322)