Viscountcy of Comminges

The Viscountcy of Comminges was a noble title in medieval France, associated with the region of Comminges in southwestern France. A viscount ranked below a count, serving as a local ruler or nobleman with authority over a specific territory. The title was often granted by the monarch and came with both social prestige and land rights. Over time, the viscountcy played a role in regional governance and feudal society, symbolizing noble status and loyalty to the crown. Historically, the name reflects the region's importance within the medieval French feudal hierarchy.