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Hugh I of Ponthieu, died circa 1000. He was also known as Hugo Miles.

He was chosen by Hugh Capet, duke of France (not yet king), to be "advocate of the abbey of Saint-Riquier and castellan of Abbeville".[1] He also received Hugh Capet's daughter, Gisela, in marriage.

Hugh's origins are unknown, and the date which he received his fief is only "ascertainable within broad limits" as c. 980. He is not known to have ever styled himself Count of Ponthieu.

Family

Hugh married c. 994 Gisèle Capet, daughter of Hugh Capet and Adelaide of Aquitaine.[1] They had:

References

  1. ^ a b c d Tanner 2004, p. 295.

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Preceded bynone Count of Ponthieu ? – c. 1000 Succeeded byEnguerrand I
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