Hugh III of Burgundy

Hugh III (c. 1142–1192) was Duke of Burgundy from 1162, succeeding his father Odo II with his mother Marie of Champagne as regent. His reign ended Burgundy's long years of peace.

He fought Louis VII and Philip II of France; in 1186 Philip captured Châtillon and his heir Odo, forcing him to abandon his claims on French lands. In 1187 he moved the capital to Dijon and fostered trade.

He joined the Third Crusade and led the French after Philip sailed home. He fought at Arsuf and died at Acre in 1192.