Hugh VII of Lusignan

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Hugh VII of Lusignan, called "le brun" (The Brown) (1065–1151) was the son of Hugh VI of Lusignan. He was one of the many notable Crusaders in the Lusignan family. In 1147 he took the Cross and followed King Louis VII of France on the Second Crusade.

Hugh married Saracena, whose origins are unknown. She may have been identical to the Saracena who was widow of Robert I, Count of Sanseverino. Their children were:

1. Hugh VIII of Lusignan
2. William de Lusignan, lord of Angles
3. Rorgon de Lusignan
4. Simon de Lusignan, lord of Lezay
5. Galeran de Lusignan
6. Ænor de Lusignan, married Geoffrey V de Thouars

Preceded by Hugh VI

Count of La Marche 1110–1151

Succeeded by Hugh VIII

[edit] Sources

• Painter, Sidney. The Lords of Lusignan in the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, 1961