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County of Barcelona

801 CE – 1162 CE · about 361 years

The County of Barcelona began on the southern frontier of the Carolingian Empire. In the 10th century its counts became hereditary rulers independent of the Franks, fighting the Caliphate of Córdoba and its successors. Through marriage it formed the Crown of Aragon in 1162.

Key facts

Dates801 CE – 1162 CE
RegionEurope & colonial empires
ContinentEurope
CapitalBarcelona
Religion(s)Catholicism

Before & after

Preceded by

Carolingian Empire

Followed by

Crown of Aragon

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.