Hugues de Pierrepont


Hugh de Pierrepont was bishop of Liège from 1200 to 1229. He was French in origin, from the diocese of Laon; he was son of Hugues de Wasnad. He was supported after his election by Baldwin VI of Hainaut. He married Clemence, daughter of Guitier, Count of Rethel.
He was a supporter of Emperor Frederick II.
He was victorious at the Battle of Steppes, 1213, leading an alliance against Henry I of Brabant.