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 le Bigod, was 36 and his mother, Adelise de Tosny, was 32. He married Juliana de Vere about 1143. They were the parents of at least 7 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 before 9 March 1177, in Palestine, and was buried in Thetford, Norfolk, England.
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Sources (25)
- Hugh Bigod, "Find A Grave Index"
- The British Chronicles by David Hughes
- Hugh Bigod (1095-1175), "Find A Grave Index"
Spouse and Children
1095–1177 Male
1116–1194 Female
Children (7)
1144–1220 Male
1152– Male
1154– Male
1156– Male
1156– Male
+2 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1060–1107 Male
1064–1136 Female
Siblings (6)
1083–1140 Female
1084–1120 Male
1090–1135 Female
1095–1177 Male
1096–1129 Female
+1 More Child
World Events (2)
1096 · The Crusades
Age 1
1106 · The Battle of Tichebray
Age 11
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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