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Hugh of Italy
King of Italy from 926 to 947 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hugh (c. 880–947), known as Hugh of Arles or Hugh of Provence, was the king of Italy from 926 until his death. He belonged to the Bosonid family. During his reign, he empowered his relatives at the expense of the aristocracy and tried to establish a relationship with the Byzantine Empire. He had success in defending the realm from external enemies, but his domestic habits and policies created many internal foes and he was removed from power before his death.
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King of Italy | |
Reign | 926–947 |
Predecessor | Rudolph |
Successor | Lothair II |
Born | c. 880 Arles, Kingdom of Provence |
Died | 10 April 947 (aged 66–67) Arles, Kingdom of Provence |
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House | Bosonid |
Father | Theobald, Count of Arles |
Mother | Bertha of Lotharingia |
Religion | Chalcedonian Christianity |
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