County of Auxerre facts for kids
The County of Auxerre was an old region in what is now central France. Its main city was Auxerre. It existed for many centuries during the Middle Ages. This county was like a small independent state, ruled by a leader called a Count. It started around the 8th century and eventually became part of the Kingdom of France in 1370.
Quick facts for kids
County of Auxerre
Conté de Auxerre
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| Capital | Auxerre | ||||||||
| Common languages | Old French | ||||||||
| Government | County | ||||||||
| Count of Auxerre | |||||||||
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• ~770
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Ermenaud (first) | ||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
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• First count mentioned
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8th Century | ||||||||
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• Sold to France
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1370 | ||||||||
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| Today part of | France | ||||||||
History of the County of Auxerre
The first leader of Auxerre that we know about was named Ermenaud. He was a friend of Charlemagne, a very famous emperor. Ermenaud was in charge around the year 770.
Later, in 859, a king named Charles the Bald gave the county to his cousin, Conrad II of Burgundy. But when Conrad rebelled, the county was given to Robert the Strong.
After Robert died, Hugh the Abbot became count. He appointed a viscount to help him rule. Eventually, Auxerre became part of the lands controlled by Richard of Burgundy.
The county changed hands many times over the centuries. In 1370, Count John IV sold the County of Auxerre to the King of France. This meant it became part of the larger Kingdom of France.
However, it didn't stay with France for long. In 1435, after a special agreement called the Treaty of Arras, the county was given back to Philip III of Burgundy.
Finally, in 1477, the entire region of Burgundy, including Auxerre, was officially joined with France. From then on, the County of Auxerre was no longer a separate state.
Important Counts of Auxerre
Over its history, many counts ruled Auxerre. Here are some of the most notable ones:
- Ermenaud I of Auxerre: The first known count, around 758.
- Conrad I of Auxerre: A duke of Burgundy who ruled from 859 to 864.
- Robert the Strong: Ruled from 864 to 866.
- Richard the Justiciar: Ruled from 886 to 921.
- Rudolph of France: Was count from 921 to 923, then became King of France.
- Otto-Henry: Ruled from 965 to 1002.
- Renauld: Count from 1028 to 1040.
- William I, Count of Nevers: Ruled from 1040 to 1083.
- Agnes I of Nevers: Ruled from 1181 to 1192.
- Peter II of Courtenay: Ruled from 1184 to 1218, married to Agnes.
- Mahault I of Coutenay: Ruled from 1218 to 1257.
- Alix of Burgundy: Ruled from 1251 to 1290.
- John I: Ruled from 1273 to 1290, with Alix.
- William VI the Great: Ruled from 1290 to 1304.
- John II: Ruled from 1304 to 1361.
- John III: Ruled from 1361 to 1370.
- John IV: The last count, who sold the county to France in 1370.
See also
- In Spanish: Condado de Auxerre para niños
