Hugh X of Lusignan

Hugh X of Lusignan (c. 1195 – June 5, 1249, Angoulême) succeeded his father Hugh IX as Count of La Marche in 1219. By his marriage to Isabella of Angoulême in 1220, he also became Count of Angoulême, until her death in 1246.

They had nine children; see Isabella of Angoulême for his issue. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Hugh XI of Lusignan.

According to explanations in the manuscripts of Gaucelm Faidit's poems, this troubadour was a rival of Hugh X of Lusignan for the love of Marguerite d'Aubusson.

Sources

  • Biographies des troubadours ed. J. Boutière, A.-H. Schutz (Paris: Nizet, 1964) pp. 180-184.


Preceded by:
Hugh IX		 Count of La Marche
1219–1249		 Succeeded by:
Hugh XI
Preceded by:
Aymer		 Count of Angoulême
with Isabella
1220–1246

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