Background
He succeeded his father, Hugh IV, sometime around 1026.
He succeeded his father, Hugh IV, sometime around 1026.
When Duke William VIII of Aquitaine, Hugh"s suzerain, was at war with William IV of Toulouse, Almodis persuaded Hugh to join her son"s side. The duke besieged Lusignan and when Hugh tried to sortie for provisions, he was slain at the gate.