Hugh of Rouen

French abbot, bishop and saint (690–730)
Person human Q975981
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Hugh of Rouen

Summary

Hugh of Rouen is a human[1]. He died in Royal Saint-Peter's abbey of Jumièges[2]. He died on April 9, 730[3]. He worked as a Catholic priest[4], aristocrat[5], and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hugh of Rouen died in Royal Saint-Peter's abbey of Jumièges[2].
  • Hugh of Rouen died on April 9, 730[3].
  • Burial took place at Royal Saint-Peter's abbey of Jumièges[8].
  • Hugh of Rouen's father was Drogo of Champagne[9].
  • Hugh of Rouen's mother was Adaltruda[10].
  • Hugh of Rouen held citizenship in Francia[11].
  • Hugh of Rouen's professions included Catholic priest[4].
  • Hugh of Rouen worked as an aristocrat[5].
  • Hugh of Rouen worked as a Catholic bishop[6].
  • Hugh of Rouen held the position of Q132830907[12].
  • Hugh of Rouen held the position of bishop of Rouen[13].
  • Hugh of Rouen held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Paris[14].
  • Hugh of Rouen's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Hugh of Rouen is recorded as male[16].
  • Hugh of Rouen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hugh of Rouen's family is recorded as Arnulfings[18].
  • Hugh of Rouen's Commons category is recorded as Saint Hugues de Rouen[19].
  • Hugh of Rouen's canonization status is recorded as saint[20].
  • Hugh of Rouen's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[21].
  • Hugh of Rouen's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[22].
  • Hugh of Rouen's given name is recorded as Ugo[23].
  • Hugh of Rouen's given name is recorded as Hugo[24].
  • Hugh of Rouen's given name is recorded as Hugues[25].
  • Hugh of Rouen's feast day is recorded as April 9[26].
  • Hugh of Rouen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh of Rouen's father was Drogo of Champagne[9]. His mother was Adaltruda[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[4], aristocrat[5], and Catholic bishop[6]. Positions held include Q132830907[12]; bishop of Rouen[13], a position[28], founded in 0300[29]; and Roman Catholic bishop of Paris[14], a historical episcopal title[30], in Kingdom of France[31], founded in 0346[32].

Personal Life

Hugh of Rouen's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Hugh of Rouen died on April 9, 730[3]. He died in Royal Saint-Peter's abbey of Jumièges[2]. He is buried at Royal Saint-Peter's abbey of Jumièges[8].

Why It Matters

Hugh of Rouen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where did Hugh of Rouen die?

Hugh of Rouen passed away in Royal Saint-Peter's abbey of Jumièges[2].

Who were Hugh of Rouen's parents?

Hugh of Rouen's father was Drogo of Champagne[9]. Hugh of Rouen's mother was Adaltruda[10].

What did Hugh of Rouen do for work?

Hugh of Rouen worked as Catholic priest[4], aristocrat[5], and Catholic bishop[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, aristocrat, Catholic bishop
    Position held Q132830907, bishop of Rouen, Roman Catholic bishop of Paris
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Canonization status saint, Catholic saint
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation Catholic priest, aristocrat, Catholic bishop
    Subject has role abbot, bishop
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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