Hugh, Count of Vermandois

Hugh, Count of Vermandois

Hugh (1057 – October 18, 1101), called the Great (French: Hugues le Grand, Latin: Hugo Magnus) was the first count of Vermandois from the House of Capet. He is known primarily for being one of the leaders of the First Crusade. His nickname Magnus (greater or elder) is probably a bad translation into medieval Latin of an Old French nickname, le Maisné, meaning "the younger", referring to Hugh as younger brother of King Philip I of France. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Hugh, Count of Vermandois is the 2,423rd most popular politician (up from 3,307th in 2019). (up from 402nd in 2019)

Hugh, Count of Vermandois was the son of Henry I of France and Adele of Vermandois. He was the father of Philip I of France. He was a member of the House of Capet. He is most famous for being the father of Philip I of France.