Overview
The County of Champagne was a medieval territory and feudal principality within the Kingdom of France, founded in 967 CE and dissolved in 1314 CE. Developing on the plains between Paris and the Holy Roman Empire, it became an economic hub and international trade center in northern France, partly due to trade fairs. Troyes served as its capital from around 1125 CE. The county was known for its literary court, support for the crusades, and monastic foundations, particularly the Cistercians. From 1234, the Count of Champagne also held the title of King of Navarre. It was absorbed into the royal domain of France in the 14th century following the marriage of Queen Joan I of Navarre to King Philip IV of France.
Historical Periods
County of Champagne (990–999)
990 CE – 999 CE
Capital: TroyesArea: 25,321 km²
County of Champagne (1000–1002)
1000 CE – 1002 CE
Capital: TroyesArea: 25,388 km²
County of Champagne (1003–1027)
1003 CE – 1027 CE
Capital: TroyesArea: 27,468 km²
County of Champagne (1040–1055)
1040 CE – 1055 CE
Capital: TroyesArea: 27,490 km²
County of Champagne (1056–1065)
1056 CE – 1065 CE
Capital: TroyesArea: 25,320 km²
County of Champagne (1094–1125)
1094 CE – 1125 CE
Capital: TroyesArea: 25,276 km²
County of Champagne (1152–1187)
1152 CE – 1187 CE
Capital: TroyesArea: 25,276 km²
County of Champagne (1188–1205)
1188 CE – 1205 CE
Capital: TroyesArea: 25,142 km²
County of Champagne (1206–1215)
1206 CE – 1215 CE
Capital: TroyesArea: 25,073 km²
County of Champagne (1216–1259)
1216 CE – 1259 CE
Capital: TroyesArea: 25,163 km²
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