Hugh of Vermandois (920 – 962) was the

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from 925 to 931, when he was removed from office by the actions of

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and others, his father

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who had been the power behind his episcopate was driven out of

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and the bishopric was then assumed by Artoldus. Hugh had been made bishop at the age of five, which makes him one of the youngest bishops ever. Abbo,

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, administered the spiritual affairs of the diocese during Hugh's minority. From 940 to 946 Hugh again served as bishop of Reims, making him a full 26 years old when he ended his time as bishop. He was again ousted by war and replaced by Artoldus in 946. In 961 after Artoldus' death there was an attempt to restore Hugh to his episcopal office, however

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decided against this and instead made

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the new bishop. At this point Hugh was also excommunicated. He died at Meaux in 962.

Sources

*''Annals of Flodoard'', p. 21 {{DEFAULTSORT:Hugh Of Vermandois Herbertien dynasty 10th-century archbishops Archbishops of Reims 920 births 962 deaths People excommunicated by the Catholic Church