Hugh I, Count of Ponthieu
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0970 – 1000
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Who was Hugh I, Count of Ponthieu?
Hugh I of Ponthieu, son of Hildouin III de Ponthieu and Hersende la Pieuse de Ramerupt, countesse of Arcis. He was also known as Hugo Miles.
He was chosen by Hugh Capet, duke of France, to be "advocate of the abbey of Saint-Riquier and castellan of Abbeville". 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.
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