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Hugh ICount of Vermandois and Valois, son of the King of France Henry I and Anna Yaroslavna
Date of Birth: 01.01.1057
Country:  Dive |
Content:
- Early Life and Ancestry
- First Crusade
- Battle Prowess
- Return to the Crusade and Death
- Family and Legacy
- Numerous Offspring and Alliances
Early Life and Ancestry
Count of Vermandois and ValoisHugues de France was the son of King Henry I of France and Anne of Kiev, daughter of Grand Prince Yaroslav I the Wise of Kievan Rus. His royal lineage bestowed upon him the titles of Count of Vermandois and Valois.
First Crusade
Shipwreck and Imperial OathAs one of the leaders of the First Crusade, Hugues embarked on a perilous voyage from Bari, Italy, to Greece. However, his ship met with disaster, and he was shipwrecked near Durrës. Rescued and escorted to Constantinople, he reluctantly swore fealty to Emperor Alexios I Komnenos.
Battle Prowess
Despite his forced allegiance, Hugues demonstrated remarkable valor in the Battle of Dorylaeum. However, he returned to France from Antioch in 1098 before the capture of Jerusalem.
Return to the Crusade and Death
Unfulfilled PromiseIn 1101, Hugues once again joined the Crusade, driven by his desire to fulfill his vow. However, the crusade suffered a crushing defeat in Cappadocia, during which he sustained severe wounds. Hugues eventually succumbed to his injuries on October 18, 1102.
Family and Legacy
Marriage and ChildrenHugues married Adelais de Vermandois, daughter of Herbert IV, Count of Vermandois and Valois. Together, they had nine children, including Raoul I the Brave, who inherited his father's titles.
Numerous Offspring and Alliances
Hugues's daughters and sons established alliances with influential families throughout France and England. His daughters married into the houses of Boves, Gornay, Beaumont, and Warenne. His son, Henry, became Lord of Chaumont and Vexin, while Simon became Bishop of Noyon.
