County of Boulogne: Map & History
The County of Boulogne was a county within the Kingdom of France during the 9th to 15th centuries, centred on the city of Boulogne-sur-Mer.
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The County of Boulogne was a county within the Kingdom of France during the 9th to 15th centuries, centred on the city of Boulogne-sur-Mer. It was ruled by the counts of Flanders in the 10th century, but a separate House of Boulogne emerged during the 11th century. It was merged into the County of Artois by Philip II of France in 1212 and eventually annexed to the royal domain itself in 1477.
County of Boulogne in Depth
History
Boulogne was already a pagus within the Kingdom of the Franks (pagus Bononiensis), but there are few records prior to the 11th century. A proverbially wicked count named Herrequin is recorded for the 9th century, but he may be legendary (see Herla, Erlking). It seems to have come under the rule of the counts of Flanders in the late 9th or early 10th century. In 886, bishop Gauzlin of Paris asked count Erkenger of Boulogne to solicit German help against the Viking raids. Erkenger lost all his possessions in 896, as he remained loyal to Charles the Simple. It may have been at this point that Baldwin II, Count of Flanders, gained control over Boulogne.
Eustace II of Boulogne accompanied William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: County of Boulogne (CC BY-SA 4.0).
County of Boulogne: Key Facts
| Founded | 896 CE |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1501 |
Facts from Wikidata Q1431527 (CC0).
County of Boulogne Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which County of Boulogne appears, with the other states of the time.
County of Boulogne Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 684 km² in 1212 CE.
County of Boulogne: Frequently Asked Questions
When did County of Boulogne exist?
County of Boulogne is dated to 1188 CE – 1259 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of County of Boulogne?
The capital of County of Boulogne was Boulogne.
How large was County of Boulogne at its peak?
At its peak in 1212 AD County of Boulogne covered about 684 km².
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