Free County of Burgundy: Map & History
The Free County of Burgundy ; French: Franche Comté de Bourgogne; German: Freigrafschaft Burgund) was a medieval and early modern feudal polity ruled by a count from 982 to 1678.
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The Free County of Burgundy ; French: Franche Comté de Bourgogne; German: Freigrafschaft Burgund) was a medieval and early modern feudal polity ruled by a count from 982 to 1678. It became known as Franche-Comté and was located in the modern region of Franche-Comté. It belonged to the wider historical region of Upper Burgundy, and bordered the Duchy of Burgundy to the west.
Modern Countries Once Part of Free County of Burgundy
At its mapped extent, Free County of Burgundy covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Free County of Burgundy's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Free County of Burgundy: Key Facts
| Capital | Dole |
|---|---|
| Founded | 982 CE |
| Dissolved | 1678 |
Facts from Wikidata Q642314 (CC0).
Free County of Burgundy Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 22,597 km² in 1342 CE.
Free County of Burgundy: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Free County of Burgundy exist?
Free County of Burgundy is dated to 1333 CE – 1384 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Free County of Burgundy?
The capital of Free County of Burgundy was Dole.
How large was Free County of Burgundy at its peak?
At its peak in 1342 AD Free County of Burgundy covered about 22,597 km².
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