Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk

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.

This article is about Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk. For other noble men with this name, see Hugh Bigod (disambiguation).

Hugh Bigod
1st Earl of Norfolk
Tenure1141–1177
SuccessorRoger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk
Born1095
Belvoir Castle
Diedbefore 9 March 1177 (aged c. 82)
Palestine
NationalityEnglish
Wars and battlesThe Anarchy
OfficesConstable of Norwich Castle
Spouse(s)Juliane de Vere
Gundreda de Beaumont
IssueRoger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk
Hugh Bigod
William Hugh Bigod
ParentsRoger Bigod
Adeliza de Tosny
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