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Hugh the Great

Duke of the Franks and Count of Paris (c. 898–956)

Hugh the Great was born in 898 in Paris, France and died on June 21, 956.

Born

in 898

Died: June 21, 956

Source:

No external source identified

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Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

Birthplace
Paris, France

More about Hugh the Great

Family

Spouse
Hedwig of Saxony
Child
Henry I, Duke of Burgundy
Child
Emma of Paris
Child
Otto, Duke of Burgundy
Sibling
Emma of France
Child
Beatrice of France
Father
Robert I of France
Spouse
Eadhild
Mother
Béatrice of Vermandois
Child
Hugh Capet of France

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Questions people ask

Where was Hugh the Great born?

Hugh the Great was born in Paris, France.

When did Hugh the Great die?

Hugh the Great died on June 21, 956.