County of Nevers: Map & History
The County of Nevers was a county in central France.
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The County of Nevers was a county in central France. Its principal town was Nevers. It roughly corresponds to the later province of Nivernais and the modern of department of Nièvre.
Modern Countries Once Part of County of Nevers
At its mapped extent, County of Nevers covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside County of Nevers's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
County of Nevers: Key Facts
| Capital | Nevers |
|---|---|
| Founded | 9th century |
| Dissolved | 1789 |
Facts from Wikidata Q2070440 (CC0).
County of Nevers Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which County of Nevers appears, with the other states of the time.
County of Nevers Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 14,776 km² in 1030 CE.
County of Nevers: Frequently Asked Questions
When did County of Nevers exist?
County of Nevers is dated to 1010 CE – 1520 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of County of Nevers?
The capital of County of Nevers was Nevers.
How large was County of Nevers at its peak?
At its peak in 1030 AD County of Nevers covered about 14,776 km².
How did the map of County of Nevers change over time?
County of Nevers appears on 4 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1100 CE to 1500 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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