Overview
The County of Blois was a powerful feudal principality and historical province in the Kingdom of France, founded around 500 CE after King Clovis I conquered Roman Gaul. Centred on Blois, south of Paris, it was among the most influential vassal counties between the 8th and 13th centuries, notably after annexing Champagne, which surrounded the Capetian dynasty's lands. Ruled by counts, often holding various noble titles, the county existed until its definitive attachment to the Kingdom of France in 1660 CE, following the death of Gaston, Duke of Orléans and the last Count of Blois.
Historical Periods
County of Blôis (990–1027)
990 CE – 1027 CE
Capital: BloisArea: 11,218 km²
County of Blôis (1028–1033)
1028 CE – 1033 CE
Capital: BloisArea: 38,663 km²
County of Blôis (1034–1045)
1034 CE – 1045 CE
Capital: BloisArea: 38,686 km²
County of Blôis (1046–1055)
1046 CE – 1055 CE
Capital: BloisArea: 7,681 km²
County of Blôis (1056–1065)
1056 CE – 1065 CE
Capital: BloisArea: 7,750 km²
County of Blôis (1066–1084)
1066 CE – 1084 CE
Capital: BloisArea: 32,889 km²
County of Blôis (1085–1110)
1085 CE – 1110 CE
Capital: BloisArea: 32,777 km²
County of Blôis (1111–1125)
1111 CE – 1125 CE
Capital: BloisArea: 7,750 km²
County of Blôis (1126–1146)
1126 CE – 1146 CE
Capital: BloisArea: 32,845 km²
County of Blôis (1147–1151)
1147 CE – 1151 CE
Capital: BloisArea: 33,071 km²
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