Isabel le Despenser was a notable figure in 14th-century England, born around 1340. She was the daughter of Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester, and Isabel de Beauchamp. Isabel married Richard FitzAlan, the 10th Earl of Arundel, which strengthened her family's influence in the English nobility. Isabel's life was marked by the political turmoil of her time, including the conflicts between the Lancaster and York factions. She had several children, including Eleanor FitzAlan, who later became the Queen of England. Isabel's legacy continued through her descendants, who played significant roles in English history.