Hugh VII of Lusignan facts for kids

Hugh VII the Brown of Lusignan (also known as Hugues II de La Marche) was an important noble in France who lived from 1065 to 1151. He was known as the Lord (Sire) of Lusignan, Couhé, and Château-Larcher, and also the Count of La Marche. Hugh VII was the son of Hugh VI of Lusignan. He came from the famous Lusignan family, which had many members who joined the Crusades. In 1147, Hugh VII decided to join the Second Crusade and traveled with King Louis VII of France.

Family Life

Hugh VII married a woman named Sarrasine or Saracena de Lezay before the year 1090. She was born around 1067 and passed away in 1144. Her background is not fully known.

Hugh and Sarrasine had several children:

• Hugh VIII of Lusignan
• William de Lusignan, who became the Lord of Angles
• Rorgo de Lusignan
• Simon de Lusignan, who was the Lord of Lezay. He was active around 1144. Simon married someone whose name is not known, and they had children.
• Galeran de Lusignan
• Ænor or Aénor de Lusignan, born around 1130. She married Geoffrey V de Thouars before 1144. He was the Viscount of Thouars.

Mention in Poetry

Hugh VII was even mentioned in a poem! A famous poet from that time, called a troubadour, named Jaufre Rudel, wrote about him. In the closing part of his poem "Quan lo rius de la fontana," he sent his song to "Hugo Brown."

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