Hugh

For the history and etymology of the name Hugh, see Hugh (given name). Hugh may also refer to:

Noblemen and clergy

Cypriot/Frankish/French

Hugh I, Count of Angoulême (c. 1183[1] or c. 1195 – c. 1249)
Hugh II, Count of Angoulême (1221 – 1250)
Hugh III, Count of Angoulême (c. 1235/1240 – Aft. 1270)
Hugh IV, Count of Angoulême (1259 – 1303)
Hugh Capet (c. 940 – 996), the first King of France
Hugh I of Cyprus (c. 1194/1195 – 1218)
Hugh II of Cyprus (c. 1252/1253 – 1267)
Hugh III of Cyprus and I of Jerusalem (1235 – 1284)
Hugh IV of Cyprus (c. 1295 - 1359)
Hugh of Austrasia, Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia from 617 to 623
Hugh I, Count of Blois (d. 1248)
Hugh II, Count of Blois (d. 1307)
Hugh of Brienne (c. 1240 – 1296), Count of the medieval French County of Brienne
Hugh, Duke of Burgundy (d. 952)
Hugh I, Duke of Burgundy (1057 – 1093)
Hugh II, Duke of Burgundy (1084 – 1143)
Hugh III, Duke of Burgundy (1142 – 1192)
Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy (1213 – 1271)
Hugh V, Duke of Burgundy (1282 – 1315)
Hugh of Châteauneuf (1052 – 1132), Bishop of Grenoble
Hugh of Cluny (1024 - 1109), French Abott, later canonized as Saint Hugh the Great
Hugh, Count of Champagne (c. 1074–1125)
Hugh of Die (c.1040-1106), French papal legate, and Archbishop of Lyon
Hugh the Great (died 956), Duke of the Franks
Hugh of Lincoln (1135/1140 – 1200), aka Hugh of Avalon or Hugh of Burgundy
Hugh I of Lusignan (fl. early tenth century)
Hugh II of Lusignan (d. 967)
Hugh III of Lusignan (fl. late tenth century)
Hugh IV of Lusignan (d. 1026)
Hugh V of Lusignan (d. 1060)
Hugh VI of Lusignan (c. 1041 – c. 1106)
Hugh VII of Lusignan (1065 – 1151)
Hugh VIII of Lusignan (b. 1106-1110 or aft. 1125, died 1165-1171)
Hugh IX of Lusignan (1163 or 1168 – 1219)
Hugh X of Lusignan (c. 1182 or c. 1195 – c. 1249)
Hugh XI of Lusignan (1221 – 1250)
Hugh XII of Lusignan (c. 1235/1240 – Aft. 1270)
Hugh XIII of Lusignan (1259 – 1303)
Hugh Magnus of France (1007 – 1025), co-King of France under his father, Robert II
Hugh I, Count of Maine (ruled 900–950)
Hugh II, Count of Maine (ruled 950–992)
Hugh III, Count of Maine (ruled 992–1015)
Hugh IV, Count of Maine (ruled 1036–1051, died 1051)
Hugh V, Count of Maine (ruled 1069–1131, died 1131)
Hugh I of Rethel (ruled 1065–1118)
Hugh II of Rethel (1199–1227)
Hugh III of Rethel (1227–1242)
Hugh IV of Rethel (1272–1285)

Anglo-Norman/English

Hugh (dean), first Dean of York
Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester (died 1101)
Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk (1095 - 1177), second son of Roger Bigod, Sheriff of Norfolk
Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk (c. 1182 – 1225), the eldest son of Roger Bigod, Sheriff of Norfolk
Hugh le Despenser I (died 1238), High Sheriff of Berkshire
Hugh le Despencer, 1st Baron le Despencer (1223 – 1265)
Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester (1262 – 1326)
Hugh the younger Despenser (1286 – 1326), son of Hugh le Despenser, Earl of Winchester
Hugh de Kevelioc, 3rd Earl of Chester (1147 – 1181)

Gaelic

Hugh of Sleat (c. 1437 – 1498), a chieftain of Clan Donald
Hugh O'Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone (c. 1540–1616), Irish chieftain who resisted the annexation of Ireland by Elizabeth I of England
Hugh O'Neill (politician) (1883–1982), Ulster Unionist politician who served as Father of the House of Commons
Hugh Dubh O'Neill (1611–1660), Irish soldier who commanded the defenders in the Siege of Clonmel and Siege of Limerick
Hugh Roe O'Donnell, Prince of Tyrconnell, led a rebellion against English government in Ireland

The Gaelic name Aodh/Aedh/Aed is often translated into English as Hugh. Persons sharing this name who traditionally use the Gaelic form are listed below:

Áed Rúad, legendary High king of Ireland
Áed mac Echach (died 575), king of Connacht
Áed Dub mac Suibni (died 588), king of Dál nAraidi
Áed Dibchine (died c.595), king of Leinster
Áed mac Ainmuirech (died c.598), High king of Ireland
Áed Sláine (died 604), High king of Ireland
Áed Rón mac Cathail (died 604), king in Leinster
Áed Uaridnach (died 612), High king of Ireland
Áed Bennán mac Crimthainn (died 618), king of or in Munster
Áed Dub mac Colmáin (died 641?), bishop of Kildare
Áed Aired (died 698), king of Dál nAraide
Áed Róin (died 735), king of Dál Fiatach
Áed mac Colggen (died 738), king of Leinster
Áed Balb mac Indrechtaig (died 742), king of Connacht
Áed Muinderg (died 747), king of northern Uí Néill
Áed Find (died 778), king of Dál Riata
Áed Oirdnide (died 819), king of Ailech
Áed mac Boanta (died 839), probably king in Dál Riata
Áed of Scotland (died 878), king of the Picts
Áed Findliath (died 879), king of Ailech
Áed Ua Crimthainn (fl. mid 12th century), abbot of Terryglass
Aedh mac Cathal Crobdearg Ua Conchobair, king of Connacht, 1223–1228
Aedh Muimhnech mac Felim Ua Conchobair, king of Connacht
Aedh mac Ruaidri Ua Conchobair, king of Connacht, 1228–1233
Aedh mac Aedh Breifneach Ua Conchobair
Aodh, Earl of Ross (died 1333)

Other

Hugh of Arles (before 887 – 948), King of Italy from 924 aka Hugh of Provence
Hugh of Ibelin (c. 1130-1133 – 1169/1171), noble in the Kingdom of Jerusalem
Hugh of Jabala, 12th century bishop of Jabala, Syria
Hugh of St Victor (c. 1078 – February 11, 1141), mystic philosopher
Hugh of Tuscany (c. 950–1001), aka Hugo or Ugo

Fictional characters

Hugh (Star Trek), a character in Star Trek
Hugh (Kiba), a major character featured within the Japanese anime Kiba
Hugh Neutron (Jimmy Neutron), the father of the main character, Jimmy Neutron
Hugh (Pokemon Black and White 2), the rival of the main character