 His heir was a son, Aymer le Despenser, but he alienated his lands and titles during the reign of Edward II.In the early 13th century, a family that had been stewards to the Earls of Chester rose to prominence.Hugh le Despenser (died 1238) became High Sheriff of Berkshire, and his son, Hugh became "Justiciar" of England and was summoned in 1264 to the Parliament of Simon de Montfort as Lord Despencer.