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High & Late Middle Ages1206 CE – 1249 CEPeak: 23,634 km² (1245 CE)

County of Poitou: Map & History

The County of Poitou was a historical region of France, consisting of the three sub-regions of Vendée, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne.

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Capital: PoitiersCapital at 46.58°N, 0.34°EPeak Extent: 23,634 km²Vector Attribution: Cliopatria (CC BY 4.0)Wikidata: Q2991374 ↗
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Wikipedia: County of Poitou
County of Poitou historical cartography
Medieval county in France

The County of Poitou was a historical region of France, consisting of the three sub-regions of Vendée, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne. Its name is derived from the ancient Gaul tribe of Pictones. The county was bounded on the north by the Duchy of Brittany, the counties of Anjou and Touraine, on the east by the County of La Marche and on the south by the County of Angoulême. The seat of the county was at Poitiers.

Capital / Seat
Poitiers
State Governance
Feudal County
Peak Territory
23,634 km²
Preceded By
Francia
Succeeded By
Kingdom of France
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County of Poitou: Key Facts

Key facts about County of Poitou
CapitalPoitiers
Founded778 CE

Facts from Wikidata Q2991374 (CC0).

County of Poitou Timeline

Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion

1 Epochs
Territorial Apex1245 CE

Expansion to peak recorded area of 23,634 km² in 1245 CE.

County of Poitou: Frequently Asked Questions

When did County of Poitou exist?

County of Poitou is dated to 1206 CE – 1249 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.

What was the capital of County of Poitou?

The capital of County of Poitou was Poitiers.

How large was County of Poitou at its peak?

At its peak in 1245 AD County of Poitou covered about 23,634 km².