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He was a minor on the death of his father (1032/5). Herbert Baco , his great-uncle and a supporter of the Angevins , acted as regent.

The Bishop Of Le Mans , Gervais Du Château Du Loir , was a partisan of the opposing Blois family. The bishop and regent clashed, with the outcome being the expulsion of Herbert by means of a popular council. Gervais then proclaimed Hugh to have reached his majority, and arranged a marriage for him, with Berthe de Blois.

Geoffrey Martel , Count Of Anjou , struck back by invading Maine. From this point, the domain of Maine became a disordered place, with the Anjou and Blois parties joined by Norman interests in a struggle for control.


FAMILY


Hugh married c. 1046 Berthe de Blois, who was the widow of Alain III Of Brittany , and daughter of Eudes II Of Blois and Ermengarde of Auvergne.

Their children were :