
66 – War for the Throne Part 2
The French History Podcast
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Hugh the Great's Legacy
Hugh the great died at dordon, near paris, aged either 57 or 58. He left behind his vast realms and titles to his two eldest sons,. hugh cape, and otto. Hugh toured throughout the west with lotere parading in lon paris, orleans, chartre tours, blois and aquitaine as compensation for hugh's backingloter named him duke of burgundy and duke of aquitaine. If he did take the throne, he risked plunging the realm into civil war while his three sons were all minors and not yet ready for such conflict.
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