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Hugh Bigod | |
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1st Earl of Norfolk | |
Tenure | 1141–1177 |
Successor | Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk |
Born | 1095 Belvoir Castle |
Died | before 9 March 1177 (aged c. 82) Palestine |
Nationality | English |
Wars and battles | The Anarchy |
Offices | Constable of Norwich Castle |
Spouse(s) | Juliane de Vere Gundreda de Beaumont |
Issue | Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk Hugh Bigod William Hugh Bigod |
Parents | Roger Bigod Adeliza de Tosny |
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.