Count of Boulogne

The Count of Boulogne was a title held by various noblemen in the region of Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France. Historically significant in the Middle Ages, the count ruled the area and played a role in the feudal system, often maintaining ties to the English crown. The most notable Count of Boulogne was Eustace II, who was involved in the First Crusade. The title represents the intersecting interests of local governance, military campaigns, and the shifting alliances between England and France during a time of significant political and social change in Europe.