| 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(1192-08-25) (aged 49–50) Acre |
| Spouse | |
| 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] – 25 August 1192[2]) wasDuke of Burgundy between 1162 and 1192. As duke, Burgundy was invaded by KingPhilip II and Hugh was forced tosue for peace. Hugh then joined theThird Crusade, distinguishing himself atArsuf andAcre, where he died in 1192.
Hugh was the eldest son of DukeOdo II and Marie, daughter ofTheobald II, Count of Champagne.[3]
The rule of Hugh III marked the ending of a period of relative peace in theduchy of Burgundy. Hugh was a belligerent man and soon was involved in conflicts against KingLouis VII of France over their borders. WhenPhilip 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 hisvassals and invaded theduchy, besieging Châtillon in 1186.[4] The town fell and with it, its garrison, commanded byOdo, Hugh's heir.[4] 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 toDijon, and endeavoured to turn the city into a major commercial centre.
Hugh then turned his energies to the Holy Land, embarking in theThird Crusade in the retinue of Philip II.[5] Hugh played a major role in the victory of theBattle of Arsuf (7 September 1191) and at theSiege of Acre. When Philip returned to France in July 1191,[6] he left Hugh in charge of the French troops.[7] In January 1192, Hugh traveled toAscalon and argued withRichard I of England over pay for his troops.[8] He died 25 August 1192 atAcre.[2][6]
He was married twice:
Firstly, in 1165, to Alice (1145–1200),[3] daughter ofMatthias I, Duke of Lorraine; he repudiated her in 1183.With his first wife he had:
Secondly, in 1183, toBeatrice (1161–1228),[3]Countess of Albon and Dauphine of Viennois, daughter ofGuigues, Count of Albon and Dauphin of Viennois.With his second wife, he had:
Hugh III, Duke of Burgundy Cadet branch of theCapetian dynasty Born: 1142 Died: 25 August 1192 | ||
| Preceded by | Duke of Burgundy 1162–1192 | Succeeded by |
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