Hugh of Cyfeiliog, 5th Earl of Chester
Hugh of Cyfeiliog, 5th Earl of Chester (/kəˈvaɪliɒɡ/ kə-VY-lee-og, Welsh: [kəˈvɛiljɔɡ]; 1147 – 30 June 1181), also written Hugh de Kevilioc, was an Anglo-French magnate who was active in England, Wales, Ireland and France during the reign of King Henry II of England.
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The coat of arms of Hugh of Cyfeiliog, 5th Earl of Chester | |
| Born | 1147 possibly Cyfeiliog (a region in the county of Montgomeryshire, Powys), Wales |
| Died | 30 June 1181 Leek, Staffordshire, England |
| Resting place | Chester Cathedral |
| Title | Earl of Chester |
| Term | 1153–1181 |
| Predecessor | Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester |
| Successor | Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester |
| Spouse | Bertrade of Évreux |
| Children | Ranulf III of Chester Maud of Chester Mabel of Chester Agnes of Chester Hawise of Chester |
| Parent(s) | Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester Maud of Gloucester |
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