Brief Life History of Hugh
When Hugh Bigod 2nd Earl of Norfolk was born in 1095, in Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, his father, Roger Bigod 1st Earl of Norfolk, was 36 and his mother, Adelisa Tosny, was 32. He married Juliane de Vere Countess of Norfolk about 1143. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. In 1123, at the age of 28, his occupation is listed as high steward also called king's dapifer in England, United Kingdom. He died on 6 March 1175, in Palestine, at the age of 80, and was buried in Thetford, Norfolk, England.
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- Hugh Bigod, "Find A Grave Index"
- The history of Norwich Castle
- Hugh Bigod (1095-1175), "Find A Grave Index"
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1096 · The Crusades
A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims, known as the Crusades, occurred between 1096 and 1291, and played a large role in European Christian dominance in the Middle East.
1106 · The Battle of Tichebray
King Henry I defeated and captured his brother, Robert of Normandy, at the Battle of Tinchebray in 1106. Robert remained in captivity until his death in 1134.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jaroslaw, Jozef, Krystyna, Slawomir.
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from bigos, formerlydenoting anything that was chopped or slashed, now a particular dishcomposed of hash and sauerkraut; also ‘confusion’; hence perhaps anickname for someone who caused confusion.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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Hugh LE BIGOD Earl of Norfolk & Suffolk
Hugh Bigod, brother of William, steward of the household of King Henry I, was also steward to King Henry I, who being mainly instrumental in raising Stephen, Earl of Bologne, to the throne upon the de …
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