Hugh of Montgomery, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury
- Hugh of Montgomery, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury
Hugh of Montgomery, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury (d. 1098) was an Anglo-Norman aristocrat.
Lineage
He was the second surviving son of Roger of Montgomery, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and Mabel of Bellême. As was typical of the first post-conquest generation, he inherited most of his father's English possessions while his older brother Robert of Bellême, 3rd Earl of Shrewsbury inherited the Continental possessions.
Welsh Conflict
During his four years as Earl, he spent most of his time in the Welsh Marches fighting against the Welsh. In 1098, he joined forces with Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester in an attempt to recover Anglesey, which was lost by Hugh of Chester in the Welsh revolt of 1094.
Killed by King Magnus of Norway
He was killed there while fighting off a raid by King Magnus Barefoot of Norway at the eastern end of the Menai Straits, shot dead by an arrow said to have been fired by Magnus himself.
Succession
Hugh was never married, and while it is likely he intended his younger brother Arnulf of Montgomery to be his heir, his properties were inherited by the elder brother Robert.
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