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Hugues d'Ivry

955 – 1049

1049

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Lived 955 – 1049 (aged 93–94). Hugues d'Ivry was a presbyter.

Hugh of Ivry or Hugh of Bayeux (; 988 – 1049) was bishop of Bayeux and count of Ivry from the beginning of the 11th century.

Family Hugh was the son of Ralph, Count of Ivry, and his first wife Eremburga of Canville. His sister Emma, who married Osbern the Steward , Seneschal of Normandy, became abbess of the abbey of Saint-Amand in Rouen on the death of her husband. His half brother was John of Ivry, bishop of Avranches, later archbishop of Rouen.

Biography Hugh was elevated to the bishopric of Bayeux in 1011 at the latest, as evidenced by a diploma in favour of the abbey of Saint-Ouen in Rouen. He restored the temporalities of the cathedral and proceeded to translate the relics of Saints Rasyphus and Ravennus.

According to Orderic Vitalis, he held the castle of Ivry against the dukes of Normandy. William of Jumièges records his revolt against Robert the Magnificent. Kept away from the duke's council, he armed Ivry and left for France to reinforce the garrison. Robert took the opportunity to besiege the castle and instal a ducal garrison there. In the county of Ivry, he recovered some of his prerogatives which he later sought to transmit to his illegitimate children. The date range of its construction, according to Jean Vallery-Radot, extends from 1040 to 1080. Albreda ( or Alberède), claimant to her father's comital title, married (1) to Robert I de Goël and (2) to Albert de Cravent (confirmed by Orderic Vitalis)

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Important facts

Born
955
Birth century
Died
1049
Occupation
Positions held
Bishop of Bayeux
Also known as
Hugh of Bayeux, Hugh de Ivry

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Who was Hugues d'Ivry?

1049

When was Hugues d'Ivry born?

Hugues d'Ivry was born in 955.

When did Hugues d'Ivry die?

Hugues d'Ivry died in 1049.

What was Hugues d'Ivry's occupation?

Hugues d'Ivry was a presbyter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugues d'Ivry

· Wikidata: Q3142692

· DBpedia: Hugh of Bayeux

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