Hugh | |
|---|---|
| Margrave of Tuscany | |
 A later medieval miniature of Duke Hugh (the words Ugo dux appear in red to the left) | |
| Predecessor | Hubert |
| Successor | Boniface III |
| Born | 953 |
| Died | 21 December 1001 (aged 47–48) |
| Buried | Badia Fiorentina |
| Spouse(s) | Judith |
| Father | Hubert |
| Mother | Willa |
| Memorials | In the Badia Fiorentina |
Hugh (Latin: Ugo, Hugo; 953/4 – 21 December 1001),[1] called the Great, was the Margrave of Tuscany from 969[a] until his death in 1001, and the Duke of Spoleto and Margrave of Camerino from 989 to 996 (as "Hugh II").[5][b] He was known for his restoration of the state apparatus in Tuscany[c] after decades of neglect from various Margraves, whose main interests lay elsewhere.[3] Hugh was also noted for his support of the new Ottonian dynasty (in Italy since 961), and has been praised for his justice by the contemporary theologian Peter Damian in his De principis officio (On the Office of a Prince).[3] Hugh's rule has also been remembered for its close cooperation with the Papal States in the resolution of territorial disputes and his generosity in gifting marchesal (public) lands for the foundation of monasteries of the Catholic Church.
- ^ Barker & Kleinhenz 2004, p. 516.
- ^ a b Wickham 1988, pp. xxix–xxx.
- ^ a b c Wickham 1981, p. 185.
- ^ "Ugo marchese di Toscana" Enciclopedie on line.
- ^ Barker & Kleinhenz 2004, p. 516, say that Hugh "became involved in the administration of Spoleto and Camerino [at an early age]".
- ^ Cilento 1960.
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