Hugh III, Duke of Burgundy
Member of the House of Burgundy
Hugh III was Duke of Burgundy between 1162 and 1192. As duke, Burgundy was invaded by King Philip II and Hugh was forced to sue for peace. Hugh then joined the Third Crusade, distinguishing himself at Arsuf and Acre, where he died in 1192. Wikipedia
Born: 1142
Died: August 25, 1192 (age 50 years), Acre, Israel
Great-grandparents: Odo I, Duke of Burgundy and Sibylla of Burgundy, Duchess of Burgundy
Grandchildren: Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy, Guigues VII of Viennois, Margaret of Savoy, and more
Parents: Odo II, Duke of Burgundy
Great grandchildren: Robert II, Duke of Burgundy, Odo, Count of Nevers, Anne of Viennois, and more