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On 8th October 1060 Hugh "Fair and Pious" Lusignan died. His son Hugh (age 29) succeeded VI Seigneur of Lusignan.
Around 1065 Hugh "Devil" VI of Lusignan I Count of La Marche (age 34) and Hildegarde Thouars Countess Lusignan and La Marche were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan. He the son of Hugh "Fair and Pious" Lusignan and Almodis La Marche Margrave Provence (age 45).
Around 1105 Hugh "Devil" VI of Lusignan I Count of La Marche (age 74) died. His son Hugh (age 40) succeeded VII Seigneur of Lusignan. Around 1105 His son Hugh succeeded II Count La Marche. Saracine Lezay Countess Lusignan and La Marche by marriage Countess La Marche.
In 1151 Hugh VIII of Lusignan (age 43) succeeded VIII Seigneur of Lusignan.
Around 1170 Hugh VIII of Lusignan (age 62) died. His grandson Hugh (age 7) succeeded IX Seigneur of Lusignan.
On 5th November 1219 Hugh IX of Lusignan IV Count of La Marche (age 56) died. His son Hugh (age 36) succeeded X Seigneur of Lusignan.
On 10th May 1220 Hugh X of Lusignan V Count La Marche (age 37) and Isabella of Angoulême Queen Consort England (age 32) were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan, Countess La Marche. She the daughter of Aymer Angoulême I Count Angoulême and Alice Courtenay Countess Angoulême.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 5th June 1249 Hugh X of Lusignan V Count La Marche (age 66) died. His son Hugh (age 28) succeeded XI Seigneur of Lusignan, VI Count La Marche. Yolande Capet Countess Lusignan, La Marche and Angoulême (age 30) by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan, Countess La Marche.
On 6th April 1250 Hugh XI of Lusignan VI Count of La Marche II Count Angoulême (age 29) died. His son Hugh (age 15) succeeded XII Seigneur of Lusignan, VII Count La Marche, III Count Angoulême.
On 29th January 1254 Hugh XII of Lusignan VII Count of La Marche III Count Angoulême (age 19) and Jeanne Fougères Countess Lusignan Countess La Marche and Angoulême were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan, Countess La Marche, Countess Angoulême. He the son of Hugh XI of Lusignan VI Count of La Marche II Count Angoulême and Yolande Capet Countess Lusignan, La Marche and Angoulême (age 35).
After 25th August 1270 Hugh XII of Lusignan VII Count of La Marche III Count Angoulême (deceased) died. His son Hugh (age 11) succeeded XIII Seigneur of Lusignan, VIII Count La Marche, IV Count Angoulême.
On 1st July 1276 Hugh XIII of Lusignan VIII Count of La Marche IV Count Angoulême (age 17) and Beatrice Burgundy Countess Lusignan, La Marche and Angoulême (age 16) were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan, Countess La Marche, Countess Angoulême. She the daughter of Hugh IV Duke Burgundy. He the son of Hugh XII of Lusignan VII Count of La Marche III Count Angoulême and Jeanne Fougères Countess Lusignan Countess La Marche and Angoulême.
On 1st November 1303 Guy I of Lusignan I Count of La Marche I Count Angoulême (age 41) succeeded I Seigneur of Lusignan, I Count La Marche, I Count Angoulême.
Hugh "Brown" VII of Lusignan II Count of La Marche and Saracine Lezay Countess Lusignan and La Marche were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan. He the son of Hugh "Devil" VI of Lusignan I Count of La Marche and Hildegarde Thouars Countess Lusignan and La Marche.
Hugh IX of Lusignan IV Count of La Marche and Mathilde Angoulême Countess Lusignan were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan. She the daughter of Wulgrin "Taillefer" Angoulême III Count Angoulême.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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Hugh VIII of Lusignan and Bourgogne Dame de Fontenay Taillebourg Countess Lusignan were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan. He the son of Hugh "Brown" VII of Lusignan II Count of La Marche and Saracine Lezay Countess Lusignan and La Marche.