Hugh V, Duke of Burgundy facts for kids

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Seal of Hugh V of Burgundy:SIGILLUM HUGONIS DUCIS BURGUNDIE
Duke of Burgundy
Reign	1306 - 1315
Predecessor	Robert II
Successor	Odo IV
Born	1284
Died	9 May 1315 (Aged 30-31)
House	Burgundy
Father	Robert II, Duke of Burgundy
Mother	Agnes of France

Hugh V (born in 1284, died on May 9, 1315) was an important leader in France. He held the title of Duke of Burgundy from 1306 until his death in 1315.

Hugh was the oldest son of Duke Robert II of Burgundy and Agnes of France. His family was very powerful and well-known in medieval Europe.

Becoming the Duke of Burgundy

Hugh became the Duke of Burgundy in 1306. This happened after his father, Duke Robert II, passed away. As Duke, Hugh was in charge of a large and important region in what is now France.

A Royal Engagement

In 1302, Hugh was promised in marriage to a young woman named Catherine of Valois. This kind of promise is called a betrothal. Catherine was also from a very important royal family. However, their engagement was later called off on September 30, 1312. Hugh never married and did not have any children that we know of.

A King Without a Kingdom

Hugh V was also involved in the Crusader movement. Crusaders were groups of people, often knights and soldiers, who went on religious wars. He also held a special title: titular King of Thessalonica.

Selling a Title

Being a "titular" king meant he had the title of king, but he didn't actually rule the Kingdom of Thessalonica. This kingdom was in Greece and had been created during an earlier Crusade. In 1313, Hugh sold this kingly title. He sold it to his younger brother, Louis. In return, Louis gave up his own rights to the region of Burgundy.

Succession and Legacy

Hugh V died in 1315 when he was around 30 or 31 years old. After his death, his younger brother, Odo IV, became the new Duke of Burgundy.

See also

• Dukes of Burgundy family tree