Hugh de Balliol
Anglo-Norman noble
About Hugh de Balliol
Lived 1177 – 1229 (aged 51–52).
Hugh de Balliol (died 1229), Lord of Bywell, Barnard Castle and Gainford, was an English nobleman. He was the son of Eustace de Balliol and Petronilla FitzPiers. Balliol was a supporter of King John of England during the Barons Wars of 1215–17.
Life Balliol was the eldest son and successor of Eustace de Balliol of Barnard Castle and Petronilla FitzPiers. Hugh probably succeeded to his father Eustace's lordships by 1209. Balliol defended the northern borders of England against King Alexander II of Scotland in 1216. His castle of Barnard Castle was besieged by Alexander II, however the siege was abandoned after the death of Alexander II's brother in-law Eustace de Vesci.
After Hugh's death in 1229, his son John succeeded to the chief Balliol estates. had issue.
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Who was Hugh de Balliol?
Anglo-Norman noble
When was Hugh de Balliol born?
Hugh de Balliol was born in 1177.
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Hugh de Balliol died in 1229.
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