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Nicholas de la Despenser

· active 1344-09-29 · Despenser family →

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  1. 1344-09-29 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriff of Nottingham and Derby. Order to pay to Nicholas de la Despenser, the king's yeoman, or to his attorney, 10/. for Michaelmas term, in accordance with the king's grant to him of 201. to be received yearly …

  2. 1344-09-29 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriff of Nottingham and Derby. Order to pay to Nicholas de Despenser, the king's yeoman, or to his attorney, 10/. for Michaelmas term, in accordance with the king's grant to him of 20I. to be received for life o…

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