Person

Hugh III, Duke of Burgundy

Duke of Burgundy

b. 1142 CE – d. 1192 CE World The Atlantic Lands

Hugh III (1142 – 25 August 1192) is Duke of Burgundy between 1162 and 1192. As duke, Burgundy is invaded by King Philip II and Hugh is forced to sue for peace. Hugh then joini the Third Crusade, distinguishing himself at Arsuf and Acre, where he dies in 1192.

People

Groups

Topics

Subjects

Commodities

Locations

None linked.

Cite this entry

Moran, J. (2025). Hugh III, Duke of Burgundy. History Atlas. Retrieved 17 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/hugh-iii-duke-of-burgundy/

Related events