Victor Hugo was the son of Joseph LÃ opold Sigisbert Hugo ( 1773 â `` 1828 ) and Sophie TrÃ buchet ( 1772-1821 ) . He had two older brothers called Abel Joseph Hugo ( 1798 â `` 1855 ) and EugÃ ne Hugo ( 1800 â `` 1837 ) . Hugo was the third illegitimate son of Joseph LÃ opold Sigisbert Hugo ( 1774 â `` 1828 ) and Sophie TrÃ buchet ( 1772 â `` 1821 ) ; his brothers were Abel Joseph Hugo ( 1798 â `` 1855 ) and EugÃ ne Hugo ( 1800 â `` 1837 ) .