Dauphiné: Map & History
The Dauphiné, traditionally known in English as Dauphiny, is a former province in southeastern France during the Ancien régime, whose area roughly corresponded to that of the present-day departments of Isère, Drôme and Hautes-Alpes.
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The Dauphiné, traditionally known in English as Dauphiny, is a former province in southeastern France during the Ancien régime, whose area roughly corresponded to that of the present-day departments of Isère, Drôme and Hautes-Alpes. The Dauphiné was originally the Dauphiné of Viennois.
Dauphiné in Depth
History
The area of the future Dauphiné was inhabited by the Allobroges and other Gaulish tribes in ancient times. The region was conquered by the Romans before the Gallia conquest by Julius Caesar. Vienne became a Roman colony and one of the most important cities of Gallia.
After the end of the Western Roman Empire, the region suffered from invasions of Visigoths and Alans tribes. The Burgundians settled in Vienne. After the Treaty of Verdun in 843, the region became part of the kingdom of Lotharingia. However, the King of France Charles the Bald soon claimed authority over this territory.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Dauphiné (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Dauphiné: Key Facts
| Capital | Grenoble |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1349 |
| Dissolved | 1790 |
Facts from Wikidata Q151999 (CC0).
Dauphiné Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Dauphiné appears, with the other states of the time.
Dauphiné Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 9,291 km² in 1292 CE.
Dauphiné: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Dauphiné exist?
Dauphiné is dated to 1260 CE – 1351 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Dauphiné?
The capital of Dauphiné was Grenoble.
How large was Dauphiné at its peak?
At its peak in 1292 AD Dauphiné covered about 9,291 km².
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