The Count of Anjou was the ruler of the county of Anjou, first granted by Charles the Bald in the 9th century to Robert the Strong. Ingelger and his son were viscounts of Angers until Ingelger's son Fulk the Red assumed the title of Count of Anjou. The Robertians and their Capetian successors were distracted by wars with the Vikings and other concerns, and were unable to recover the county until the reign of Philip II Augustus more than 270 years later.
Ingelger's male line ended with Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou. Subsequent counts of Anjou were descended from Geoffrey's sister Ermengarde of Anjou and Geoffrey II, Count of Gâtinais. Their agnatic descendants, who included the Angevin kings of England, continued to hold these titles and property until the French monarchy gained control of the area. Thereafter the titles Count of Anjou and, after 1360, Duke of Anjou were granted several times, usually to members of the French ruling houses of Valois and Bourbon.
Similar to the title of Duke of York in England, none of those who received the title Duke of Anjou (except the first creation), were able to transmit it; they either died without a male heir, returned it to the crown, or succeeded to the throne.
Anjou (French pronunciation:[ɑ̃ʒu]; Latin:Andegavia) is a former Frenchcounty (in that it was ruled by a count, from c.880), duchy (1360), and province. Its capital was the city of Angers in the lower Loire Valley. The territory has no very clear geographical borders but instead owes its territory and prominence to the fortunes of its various rulers.
Henry "Curtmantle", count of Anjou, inherited the kingdom of England on October 25, 1154, becoming HenryII. The resulting Angevin Empire would, at its peak, spread from Ulster to the Pyrenees. Henry's son RichardI had no legitimate issue upon his death, so in 1199 Anjou passed to his nephew, Arthur of Brittany (the posthumous son of Henry II’s fourth son Geoffrey), while the Crown of England passed to Henry II’s fifth son and Richard’s youngest brother, John. Count Arthur was taken prisoner by his uncle the king in 1203 and disappeared under suspicious circumstances. In 1205, the county was seized by PhilipII Augustus of France. Its status was elevated to that of a duchy for Prince Louis, the second son of JeanII and remained as such until the Revolution. Anjou corresponds largely to the present-day department of Maine-et-Loire.
Chenin blanc (known also as Pineau de la Loire among other names), is a white winegrape variety from the Loire valley of France. Its high acidity means it can be used to make everything from sparkling wines to well-balanced dessert wines, although it can produce very bland, neutral wines if the vine's natural vigor is not controlled. Outside the Loire it is found in most of the New World wine regions; it is the most widely planted variety in South Africa, where it is also known as Steen. The grape may have been one of the first to be grown in South Africa by Jan van Riebeeck in 1655, or it may have come to that country with Huguenots fleeing France after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Chenin blanc was often misidentified in Australia as well, so tracing its early history in the country is not easy. It may have been introduced in James Busby's collection of 1832, but C. Waterhouse was growing Steen at Highercombe in Houghton, South Australia by 1862.
It provides a fairly neutral palate for the expression of terroir, vintage variation and the winemaker's treatment. In cool areas the juice is sweet but high in acid with a full-bodied fruity palate. In the unreliable summers of northern France, the acidity of under ripened grapes was often masked with chaptalization with unsatisfactory results, whereas now the less ripe grapes are made into popular sparkling wines such as Crémant de Loire. The white wines of the Anjou AOC are perhaps the best expression of Chenin as a dry wine, with flavors of quince and apples. In nearby Vouvray AOC they aim for an off-dry style, developing honey and floral characteristics with age. In the best vintages the grapes can be left on the vines to develop noble rot, producing an intense, viscous dessert wine which may improve considerably with age.
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This episode covers the rise of the House of Anjou/Plantagenet and the birth of what some historians call the Angevin Empire. The episode covers the reigns of two kings, Henry II and Richard I, better known as Richard the Lionheart. It mostly focuses on their relations with France but also goes into detail about the conquest of Ireland and Richard's role in the Third Crusade.
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Geoffrey V (24 August 1113 -- 7 September 1151) — called the Handsome (French: le Bel) and Plantagenet — was the Count of Anjou, Touraine, and Maine by inheritance from 1129 and then Duke of Normandy by conquest from 1144. By his marriage to the Empress Matilda, daughter and heiress of Henry I of England, Geoffrey had a son, Henry Curtmantle, who succeeded to the English throne and founded the Plantagenet dynasty to which Geoffrey gave his nickname.
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This episode covers the rise of the House of Anjou/Plantagenet and the birth of what some historians call the Angevin Empire. The episode covers the reigns of two kings, Henry II and Richard I, better known as Richard the Lionheart. It mostly focuses on their relations with France but also goes into detail about the conquest of Ireland and Richard's role in the Third Crusade.
Book recommendations:
Medieval Britain: A Very Shory Introduction - This is one of the best books for an overview of the politics of the period. It is very light on certain periods and misses out some continental context, though. Very cheap, though.
Amazon affiliate link (UK): http://amzn.to/2pfvF35
The Plantagenet Empire, 1154-1224 - The best intro/summary that isn't in French. Very good with describing the relationship between Henry II and his sons (specifically Richard and John).
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This episode covers the rise of the House of Anjou/Plantagenet and the birth of what some historians call the Angevin Empire. The episode covers the reigns of two kings, Henry II and Richard I, better known as Richard the Lionheart. It mostly focuses on their relations with France but also goes into detail about the conquest of Ireland and Richard's role in the Third Crusade.
Book recommendations:
Medieval Britain: A Very Shory Introduction - This is one of the best books for an overview of the politics of the period. It is very light on certain periods and misses out some continental context, though. Very cheap, though.
Amazon affiliate link (UK): http://amzn.to/2pfvF35
The Plantagenet Empire, 1154-1224 - The best intro/summary that isn't in French. Very good with describing the relationship between Henry II and his sons (specifically Richard and John).
Ten Minute English and British History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit into the episodes that I would have liked to. Thank you for watching, though, it's always appreciated.
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Hello everyone welcome back to my channel. In today's video I'm taking about Geoffrey of Anjou. Married Empress Matilda when he was just a young teen and becomi...
Hello everyone welcome back to my channel. In today's video I'm taking about Geoffrey of Anjou. Married Empress Matilda when he was just a young teen and becoming a father where he and Matilda were to begin the Plantagenet line. I hope you enjoy today's video. Thank you for watching. xx
Hello everyone welcome back to my channel. In today's video I'm taking about Geoffrey of Anjou. Married Empress Matilda when he was just a young teen and becoming a father where he and Matilda were to begin the Plantagenet line. I hope you enjoy today's video. Thank you for watching. xx
This series continues with Count Geoffrys grandfather And how the counts of anjou became about. Songs #1 Parting by Serge Quadrado from Pixaby. #2 Mjoi by Alexa...
This series continues with Count Geoffrys grandfather And how the counts of anjou became about. Songs #1 Parting by Serge Quadrado from Pixaby. #2 Mjoi by Alexander Nakarada from Serpent Sound Studios. #3 Historic Story by Lefm from Pixaby . #4Motivational by Alex Productions from Pixaby. and Unknown Darkness by Serge Quadrado from Pixaby.
This series continues with Count Geoffrys grandfather And how the counts of anjou became about. Songs #1 Parting by Serge Quadrado from Pixaby. #2 Mjoi by Alexander Nakarada from Serpent Sound Studios. #3 Historic Story by Lefm from Pixaby . #4Motivational by Alex Productions from Pixaby. and Unknown Darkness by Serge Quadrado from Pixaby.
Geoffrey V (24 August 1113 -- 7 September 1151) — called the Handsome (French: le Bel) and Plantagenet — was the Count of Anjou, Touraine, and Maine by inherita...
Geoffrey V (24 August 1113 -- 7 September 1151) — called the Handsome (French: le Bel) and Plantagenet — was the Count of Anjou, Touraine, and Maine by inheritance from 1129 and then Duke of Normandy by conquest from 1144. By his marriage to the Empress Matilda, daughter and heiress of Henry I of England, Geoffrey had a son, Henry Curtmantle, who succeeded to the English throne and founded the Plantagenet dynasty to which Geoffrey gave his nickname.
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Geoffrey V (24 August 1113 -- 7 September 1151) — called the Handsome (French: le Bel) and Plantagenet — was the Count of Anjou, Touraine, and Maine by inheritance from 1129 and then Duke of Normandy by conquest from 1144. By his marriage to the Empress Matilda, daughter and heiress of Henry I of England, Geoffrey had a son, Henry Curtmantle, who succeeded to the English throne and founded the Plantagenet dynasty to which Geoffrey gave his nickname.
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What is the difference between a duke, and a baron? And where did these terms come from?
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https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-British-Peerage/
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CORRECTION: The illustration I made depicting Richard the II was accidentally based on a painting of Richard III, my mistake.
What is the difference between a duke, and a baron? And where did these terms come from?
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https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-British-Peerage/
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This episode covers the rise of the House of Anjou/Plantagenet and the birth of what some historians call the Angevin Empire. The episode covers the reigns of two kings, Henry II and Richard I, better known as Richard the Lionheart. It mostly focuses on their relations with France but also goes into detail about the conquest of Ireland and Richard's role in the Third Crusade.
Book recommendations:
Medieval Britain: A Very Shory Introduction - This is one of the best books for an overview of the politics of the period. It is very light on certain periods and misses out some continental context, though. Very cheap, though.
Amazon affiliate link (UK): http://amzn.to/2pfvF35
The Plantagenet Empire, 1154-1224 - The best intro/summary that isn't in French. Very good with describing the relationship between Henry II and his sons (specifically Richard and John).
Ten Minute English and British History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit into the episodes that I would have liked to. Thank you for watching, though, it's always appreciated.
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Hello everyone welcome back to my channel. In today's video I'm taking about Geoffrey of Anjou. Married Empress Matilda when he was just a young teen and becoming a father where he and Matilda were to begin the Plantagenet line. I hope you enjoy today's video. Thank you for watching. xx
This series continues with Count Geoffrys grandfather And how the counts of anjou became about. Songs #1 Parting by Serge Quadrado from Pixaby. #2 Mjoi by Alexander Nakarada from Serpent Sound Studios. #3 Historic Story by Lefm from Pixaby . #4Motivational by Alex Productions from Pixaby. and Unknown Darkness by Serge Quadrado from Pixaby.
Geoffrey V (24 August 1113 -- 7 September 1151) — called the Handsome (French: le Bel) and Plantagenet — was the Count of Anjou, Touraine, and Maine by inheritance from 1129 and then Duke of Normandy by conquest from 1144. By his marriage to the Empress Matilda, daughter and heiress of Henry I of England, Geoffrey had a son, Henry Curtmantle, who succeeded to the English throne and founded the Plantagenet dynasty to which Geoffrey gave his nickname.
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What is the difference between a duke, and a baron? And where did these terms come from?
Some sources:
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-British-Peerage/
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https://www.burkespeerage.com/
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The Count of Anjou was the ruler of the county of Anjou, first granted by Charles the Bald in the 9th century to Robert the Strong. Ingelger and his son were viscounts of Angers until Ingelger's son Fulk the Red assumed the title of Count of Anjou. The Robertians and their Capetian successors were distracted by wars with the Vikings and other concerns, and were unable to recover the county until the reign of Philip II Augustus more than 270 years later.
Ingelger's male line ended with Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou. Subsequent counts of Anjou were descended from Geoffrey's sister Ermengarde of Anjou and Geoffrey II, Count of Gâtinais. Their agnatic descendants, who included the Angevin kings of England, continued to hold these titles and property until the French monarchy gained control of the area. Thereafter the titles Count of Anjou and, after 1360, Duke of Anjou were granted several times, usually to members of the French ruling houses of Valois and Bourbon.
Similar to the title of Duke of York in England, none of those who received the title Duke of Anjou (except the first creation), were able to transmit it; they either died without a male heir, returned it to the crown, or succeeded to the throne.