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4 days ago · From 862 and onwards, the County of Flanders was a feudal fiefdom of the Kingdom of West Francia. This county became very prosperous with powerful city-states, such as Bruges, Ghent, Ypres, Lille and Douai, which tried to maintain their independence from the count of Flanders.
1 day ago · Most of modern Belgium was in the Middle Kingdom, later known as Lotharingia, but the coastal county of Flanders, west of the Scheldt, became the northernmost part of West Francia, the predecessor of France.
3 days ago · Location: Southwestern France France: England: Treaty of Paris: French occupation of Aquitaine ended with royal marriages. Aquitaine becomes a fief of France. Franco-Flemish War (1297–1305) Location: Flanders. France: County of Flanders: French Victory Peasant revolt in Flanders 1323–1328 (1323–1328) Battle of Cassel (1328) Location: Flanders
4 days ago · Elevation. highest point: Mont Blanc 4,810 lowest point: Rhone River delta -2 m mean elevation: 375 m note: to assess the possible effects of climate change on the ice and snow cap of Mont Blanc, its surface and peak have been extensively measured in recent years; these new peak measurements have exceeded the traditional height of 4,807 m and have varied between 4,808 m and 4,811 m; the actual ...
2 days ago · Change in per capita GDP of France, 1820–2018. Figures are inflation-adjusted to 2011 International dollars. The economic history of France involves major events and trends, including the elaboration and extension of the seigneurial economic system (including the enserfment of peasants) in the medieval Kingdom of France, the development of the French colonial empire in the early modern ...
4 days ago · France is a cultural powerhouse, known for its iconic landmarks, delicious cuisine, and influential artists. It’s the most visited country in the world, offering diverse landscapes and a rich history in arts and literature. French culture emphasizes art, fashion, and leisurely dining, with a strong tradition of winemaking and craftsmanship.
2 days ago · The county of Flanders came under the control of the Dukes of Burgundy in 1384, and it became a part of the Habsburg dominion in 1477. Louis XIV of France's army captured Douai in 1667, and the town was given to France under the terms of the Aix-la-Chapelle Treaty in 1668.
