Hugh de Champlitte

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Hugh de Champlitte (died 1209, Peloponnese), was a nephew of William I de Champlitte. Hugh followed his uncle, took part in the Fourth Crusade and the conquest of Constantinople in 1204. With his uncle, he arrived in Peloponnese in 1205 and took part in all battles. After the death of his uncle in France, Hugh was appointed by his uncle William his Viceroy. Hugh died soon after the death of his second uncle William. Hugh de Champlitte was succeeded in Achaea by Geoffrey I de Villehardouin.