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Hugues de Pierrepont
AuthorBooks · Second hand1165-1229
Hugh de Pierrepont was bishop of Liège from 1200 to 1229. He was French in origin, from the diocese of Laon; he was son of Hugues de Wasnad. He was supported after his election by Baldwin VI of Hainaut.
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About Hugues de Pierrepont
Birth
1165
Death
1229
Hugh de Pierrepont was bishop of Liège from 1200 to 1229. He was French in origin, from the diocese of Laon; he was son of Hugues de Wasnad. He was supported after his election by Baldwin VI of Hainaut.
Hugues de Pierrepont was born in the historic French city of Laon in 1165.
He served as the prince-bishop of the Principality of Liège for nearly three decades.
His literary legacy is highlighted by the work Actes des princes-évèques de Liège.
Beyond his ecclesiastical duties, he was a key chronicler of Church history.
His writings serve as an essential source for understanding the medieval history of Belgium.
