Counts of Anjou

The Counts of Anjou were noble rulers in the historic region of Anjou, in present-day France, from the 9th to the 12th centuries. They played a significant role in the feudal system, exercising control over lands and vassals. Often involved in regional politics and conflicts, several counts expanded their influence, including iconic figures like Fulco Nerra and Count Geoffrey Plantagenet, who became the ancestor of the English royal Plantagenet dynasty. Their legacy shaped the political landscape of medieval France and England, impacting dynastic struggles and territorial claims in the centuries that followed.