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Norfolk, Hugh Bigod

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Norfolk, Hugh Bigod (died 1176/77)

English noble, noted for his treachery and double dealing. He received his earldom in return for helping Stephen to obtain the English crown. In 1169 he was one of the nobles excommunicated by Thomas à Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, and in 1175 he forfeited his castles for his part in the 1174 rebellion.



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