Hugh X of Lusignan

Hugh X
Seal of Hugh X of Lusignan, showing him in hunting costume holding a small hunting dog behind the croup of his saddle, following the usual imagery in the seals of his family[a]
Count of La Marche
Coat of arms
Arms of Hugh X of Lusignan: Barry argent and azure.[1]
Reign5 November 1219 – 5 June 1249
PredecessorHugh IX
SuccessorHugh XI
Bornc. 1183
Diedc. 5 June 1249 (aged 65-66)
Noble familyHouse of Lusignan
Spouse(s)Isabel of Angoulême
IssueHugh XI of Lusignan
Aymer de Lusignan
Agathe de Lusignan
Alice de Lusignan, Countess of Surrey
Guy de Lusignan
Geoffroi de Lusignan
William de Valence, 1st Earl of Pembroke
Marguerite de Lusignan
Isabella of Lusignan
FatherHugh IX of Lusignan
MotherAgathe de Preuilly
Another seal of Hugh X
Seal of Hugh X of Lusignan. Legend: "SIGILL(UM) HUGONIS DE LEZINIACO COMITIS ENGOLISM" (Seal of Hugh of Lusignan Count of Angoulême). On the reverse is added "COMITIS MARCHIE" (Count of La Marche). The hunting horn is clearly seen hanging from his neck. National Archives, Paris
Isabelle d'Angouleme

Hugh X de Lusignan or Hugh V of La Marche (c. 1183 – c. 5 June 1249, Angoulême) was Seigneur de Lusignan and Count of La Marche in November 1219 and was Count of Angoulême by marriage. He was the son of Hugh IX.


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  1. ^ Wagner, Anthony (1972). Historic heraldry of Britain: an illustrated series of British historical arms, with notes, glossary, and an introduction to heraldry. London, Phillimore. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-85033-022-9. Retrieved 20 January 2024.