HUGH, DUKE OF BURGUNDY

'Hugh of Burgundy' (died 952), known as ''the Black'', was duke of Burgundy between 923 and his death. He was a Frank related to the Bosonids. Boso of Provence was his uncle.
He was the youngest son of duke Richard of Autun and Adelaide of Auxerre. Hugh succeeded his older brother Rudolph in Burgundy, when the later was elected King of France, as Raoul.
The possible marriages and descendants of Hugh are unknown. Hugh was succeeded by Gilbert of Chalon, his brother-in-law.
'See also': Dukes of Burgundy family tree

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