County of Auxerre

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The County of Auxerre was a county in current central France, with its capital in Auxerre. It was commonly associated with the Duchy of Burgundy.

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County of Auxerre
Conté de Auxerre (French)
8th century–1370
Status County
Capital Auxerre
Common languages Old French
Government Monarchy
Count of Auxerre  
 ~770
Peonius (first)
 1370
John IV
Historical era Middle Ages
 First count mentioned
8th century
 Sold to France
1370
Preceded by
Succeeded by
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Kingdom of France Flag of France (XII-XIII).svg
Today part of France

History

The first count attested by the sources is one Ermenaud, a companion of Charlemagne who reigned around 770. In 859 Charles the Bald handed over the county to his cousin Conrad II of Burgundy. When he revolted, the county was assigned to Robert the Strong. After the latter's death, Hugh the Abbot was count, but named a viscount in his lieu; later Auxerre was absorbed in Richard of Burgundy's dominion.

Count John IV sold it to the King of France in 1370. After the Treaty of Arras (1435) between Charles VII of France and Philip III of Burgundy, it returned once again to the latter. In 1477, with the annexion of Burgundy, it became definitively part of France.

See also

List of counts

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