Hugh III, Duke of Burgundy
| Hugh III | |
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 Seal of Hugh III of Burgundy | |
| Duke of Burgundy | |
| Reign | 1162–1192 |
| Predecessor | Odo II |
| Successor | Odo III |
| Born | 1142 |
| Died | 25 August 1192 (aged 49–50) Acre |
| Spouse | Alice of Lorraine
(m. 1165; div. 1183) |
| Issue Detail | Odo III, Duke of Burgundy Guy VI of Viennois Margaret of Burgundy |
| House | Burgundy |
| Father | Odo II, Duke of Burgundy |
| Mother | Marie of Champagne |
Hugh III (1142[1] – August 25, 1192) was duke of Burgundy between 1162 and 1192. Hugh was the eldest son of Duke Odo II and Marie, daughter of Theobald II, Count of Champagne.[2]
The rule of Hugh III marked the ending of a period of relative peace in the duchy of Burgundy. Hugh was a belligerent man and soon was involved in conflicts against King Louis VII of France over their borders. When Philip Augustus succeeded Louis in 1180, Hugh seized the opportunity and forced several men to change their allegiance to Burgundy. Philip II was not happy with the loss of his vassals and invaded the duchy, besieging Châtillon in 1186.[3] The town fell and with it, its garrison, commanded by Odo, Hugh's heir.[3] A peace was negotiated and Hugh had to pay a high ransom for his son and give up ambitions over French territory.
In 1187, Hugh transferred the capital of Burgundy to Dijon, and endeavoured to turn the city into a major commercial centre.
Hugh then turned his energies to the Holy Land, embarking in the Third Crusade in the retinue of Philip II.[4] When Philip returned to France, he left Hugh in charge of the French troops.[5] Hugh played a major role in the victory of the Battle of Arsuf (September 7, 1191) and at the Siege of Acre, where he died August 1192.[4]
Marriage and issue[]
He was married twice:
Firstly, in 1165, to Alice (1145–1200),[2] daughter of Matthias I, Duke of Lorraine; he repudiated her in 1183. By his first marriage, he produced:
- Odo III (1166–1218),[2] his successor in the Duchy
- Alexander (1170–1206), Lord of Montaigu, married Beatrix of Montaigu[2]
- Douce (1175 – c.1219), married in 1196 Simon of Semur (d. 1219), Lord of Luzy
- Alice (1177 - 1266), married Béraud VII, Lord of Mercœur and Robert VI, Dauphin d'Auvergne (d. 1252)
Secondly, in 1183, to Beatrice, (1161–1228),[2] Countess of Albon and Dauphine of Viennois, daughter of Guigues, Count of Albon and Dauphin of Viennois. By his second marriage, he produced:
- Guigues VI (1184–1237), Dauphin of Viennois[2]
- Mahaut (1190–1242), married in 1214 John I, Count of Châlon and Auxonne (1190–1267)
- Margaret (1192–1243), married in 1222 Amadeus IV (1197–1253), Count of Savoy[a][6]
See also[]
- Dukes of Burgundy family tree
Notes[]
References[]
- ^ Suger 2018, p. 153.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Bouchard 1987, p. 256.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Fawtier 1960, p. 131.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Painter 1969, p. 85.
- ^ Gillingham 1999, p. 164.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Cox 1974, p. 392.
Sources[]
- Bouchard, Constance Brittain (1987). Sword, Miter, and Cloister: Nobility and the Church in Burgundy, 980–1198. Cornell University Press.
- Cox, Eugene L (1974). The Eagles of Savoy. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0691052166.
- Fawtier, Robert (1960). Capetian Kings of France: Monarchy and Nation, 987-1328. Translated by Butler, Lionel; Adam, R.J. Macmillan.
- Gillingham, John (1999). Richard I. Yale University Press.
- Painter, Sidney (1969). "The Third Crusade: Richard the Lionhearted and Philip Augustus". In Setton, Kenneth M.; Wolff, Robert Lee; Hazard, Harry W. (eds.). The Later Crusades, 1189-1311. University of Wisconsin Press.
- Suger (2018). Selected Works of Abbot Suger of Saint Denis. Translated by Cusamano, Richard; Whitmore, Eric. Catholic University of America Press.
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- 1148 births
- 1192 deaths
- House of Burgundy
- Dukes of Burgundy
- Christians of the Third Crusade