Hugh I, Count of Ponthieu

Hugh I
Count of Ponthieu
Reign980s–before 1000
PredecessorNone
SuccessorEnguerrand I
Diedbefore 1000
Noble familyHouse of Ponthieu
SpouseGisèle of France (disputed)
IssueEnguerrand I, Count of Ponthieu

Hugh I of Ponthieu, who died c. 1000, was also known as Hugo Miles. However, some older genealogical works identify Hugh I as “Hugo Miles,” though no contemporary sources confirm this identification.

He was selected by Hugh Capet, Duke of France (not yet king), as the "advocate of the abbey of Saint-Riquier and castellan of Abbeville". Hugh also received Hugh Capet's daughter, Gisèle, in marriage.

Hugh's origins are unknown, and the date he received his fief is only ascertainable within broad limits as circa 980. Notably, he never styled himself as Count of Ponthieu.