Hugh V the Fair of Lusignan1

M, ( - 8 October 1060)
Father-Biological*Sire Hugh1
Mother-Biological*Aldearde1
Last Edited=4 Jun 2022
     Hugh V the Fair of Lusignan was the son of Sire Hugh and Aldearde.1 Hugh succeeded his father as the 5th Lord of Lusignan and Lord of Couhé circa 1026.1

Hugh V the Fair of Lusignan married Almodis de la Marche ~ Comtess de Limoges, daughter of Bernard I ~ Comte de la Haute Marche et Perigord and Amélie ~Comtess d'Aubnay, circa 1038.1 Hugh was killed in battle on 8 October 1060 when Duke William VIII of Aquitaine, Hugh's suzerain, was at war with William IV of Toulouse, Almodis persuaded Hugh to join her son's side. The duke besieged Lusignan and when Hugh tried to sortie for provisions, he was slain at the gate.1

Citations

  1. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Online https://en.wikipedia.org