Hucbert

Also known as Hukbert, Hukbert von Saint-Maurice

Hucbert (also spelled Hubert or Hugbert; – 864 or 866) was a Frankish nobleman and ecclesiastical official of the Bosonid dynasty. He served as Count of Valois, Duke of Transjurane Burgundy, and '''lay abbot of Saint Maurice's Abbey''' in Agaunum. He is chiefly remembered for his role in the political and military defense of his sister, Queen Teutberga, during her contested marriage to King Lothair II of Lotharingia.

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date of birth: 0820-01-01
date of death: 0864-01-01

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Family background
Political and ecclesiastical career
Role in the Teutberga–Lothair affair
Later years and death
Legacy
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== Family background == Hucbert was the son of Boso the Elder, a Frankish count of Valois and Turin, and Engeltrude. His sister Teutberga married King Lothair II of Lotharingia, placing the Bosonids in direct proximity to royal power. Hucbert's family would go on to establish a powerful lineage in Burgundy and Provence.