Hugh I, Count of Maine facts for kids

Hugh I was a powerful leader known as the Count of Maine. He ruled the region of Maine from about 900 to 933. He became count after his father, Roger, Count of Maine, passed away.

Life as Count of Maine

Hugh I was the son of Roger, Count of Maine, and Rothilde. His mother, Rothilde, was the daughter of Charles the Bald, a famous king. Hugh took over as Count of Maine around the year 900.

An important event happened before 917: Hugh's sister, Judith, married Hugh the Great. This marriage helped Hugh I become an ally of the Robertians, a very strong and influential family in France at the time. This alliance ended a long period of disagreement between Hugh's family and the Robertians.

Around 922, King Charles the Simple made a decision that caused a lot of trouble. He took control of the Chelles Abbey away from Rothilde, Hugh's mother. An abbey was a religious place that often had land and wealth, so controlling it was important. The king gave the abbey to one of his favorites, a man named Hagano. This act of favoritism made many people angry. It was one of the reasons that led to a revolt against King Charles the Simple. This revolt eventually put Robert I of France on the throne. Even after his sister Judith died and Hugh the Great married again, Hugh I remained a loyal supporter of the Robertians.

Family and Legacy

Hugh I had a son named Hugh II, Count of Maine. His son later became the Count of Maine after him. The name of Hugh I's wife is not known, but it is believed she was from the Rorgonide family.