Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk (1095–1177) was the second son of Roger Bigod (also known as Roger Bigot) (died 1107), sheriff of Norfolk and royal advisor, and Adeliza, daughter of Robert de Todeni.

Hugh Bigod (c. 1182 – 18 February 1225) was a member of the powerful early Norman Bigod family and was for a short time the 3rd Earl of Norfolk.

Sep 10, 2023 · Hugh Bigod (c. 1182 – 1225) was the eldest son of Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk, and for a short time the 3rd earl of Norfolk. In 1215 he was one of the twenty-five sureties of Magna Carta of King John.

The Bigods were a major East Anglian landowning family, based at Framlingham (Suffolk), who had held the earldom of Norfolk since its grant to Hugh Bigod in 1140 or 1141. Roger (c. 1143-1221) was the only son of this Hugh by his first wife, Juliana, sister of Aubrey de Vere, earl of Oxford. Roger’s father had left him a tangled inheritance.

Oct 16, 2024 · Genealogy for Hugh Bigod (1095 - c.1176) family tree on Geni, with over 265 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.

Discover life events, stories and photos about Hugh Bigod Earl of Norfolk (1095–1175) of Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England.

Hugh Bigod may refer to: Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk (1095–1177), founder of the English family of this name Hugh le Bigod, Member of Parliament (MP) for Essex Hugh Bigod (peer), son of Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk by 2nd marriage, see Bigod family Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk (1182–1225),

May 15, 2024 · Explore genealogy for Hugh (Bigod) le Bigod born abt. 1095 Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England died 1177 Norfolk, England including ancestors + descendants + 14 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.

This chapter focuses on the story of Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk. Hugh was a major figure for most of the twelfth century, and he had taken part in events that shaped the political map of England and its relationship with Europe.

Hugh Bigod was the son of Roger Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk. In 1122 he was Constable of Norwich Castle and Governor of the city. During the 1173 revolt against Henry II, Hugh became leader of the English Barons. Eventually defeated and forced to surrender his castles, Hugh kept his lands and title and made peace with Henry II.