Counts of Blois
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During the Middle Ages, the counts of Blois were among the most powerful vassals of the King of France.
Image: Robert Ier roi des Francs
Image: Elias I of Maine Odo II Count of Blois
Image: Stepan Blois 1089
Duchy of Orléans
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The Duchy of Orléanais is a former royal duchy, which was created during reign of Hugh Capet by elevating the former County of Orléans. In 1498, as part of a centralisation of France under Louis XII, the duchy was dissolved and replaced by the Province of Orléanais which was informally still known as the 'Duchy of Orléanais'.
Image: French Portrait of King Louis XII of France at Prayer Walters 4634