Hugh III, Duke of Burgundy

Hugh III
Seal of Hugh III of Burgundy
Duke of Burgundy
Reign1162–1192
PredecessorOdo II
SuccessorOdo III
Born1142
Died25 August 1192(1192-08-25) (aged 49–50)
Acre
Spouse
Alice of Lorraine
(m. 1165; div. 1183)
(m. 1183)
Issue
Detail
Odo III, Duke of Burgundy
Guy VI of Viennois
Margaret of Burgundy
HouseBurgundy
FatherOdo II, Duke of Burgundy
MotherMarie of Champagne

Hugh III (1142[1] – 25 August 1192[2]) was Duke of Burgundy between 1162 and 1192. As duke, Burgundy was invaded by King Philip II and Hugh was forced to sue for peace. Hugh then joined the Third Crusade, distinguishing himself at Arsuf and Acre, where he died in 1192.

  1. ^ Suger 2018, p. 153.
  2. ^ Rigord 2022, p. 126.

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