Hugh deWilloughby
English knight and nobleman
About Hugh deWilloughby
Lived 1135 – 1205 (aged 69–70).
Sir Hugh deWilloughby (1135–1205) was an English knight and nobleman in medieval England.
Family Hugh deWillougby was the son of John de Willoughby who held the Lordship of Willoughby, and his wife of an unknown name. He married Frethsand Cockerington, daughter of William de Cokerinton and Berta. He had two known sons. Despite Ralph de Willoughby being the older brother, he did not inherit his father's wealth, which indicates that he could have possibly been a bastard.
Ralph deWilloughby (1166–1235) William de Willoughby (1175–1225)
Biography Sir Hugh de Willoughby was born in 1135 in Willoughby, Lincolnshire, England. When his wife's father, William de Cokerinton died, Sir Hugh de Willoughby inherited the villages of Cumberworth and Thorpe.
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Who was Hugh deWilloughby?
English knight and nobleman
When was Hugh deWilloughby born?
Hugh deWilloughby was born in 1135.
When did Hugh deWilloughby die?
Hugh deWilloughby died in 1205.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Hugh deWilloughby
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