Background
He was born in Saxony around 850, the illegitimate son of Louis the Younger, and an unnamed concubine.
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Hugh Saxony
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Career
lieutenant is possible he was also the brother of another illegitimate son, Bernhard. At an early age, Hugh was appointed count of Saxony. He was immediately despatched to the East Saxon border, where after he is known to have fought in border skirmishes with both Hungarian and Viking forces.
In 880 he was killed at the Battle of Thimeon by Viking raiders.
