Who was the ruler/leader of the county of Flanders?
Q: Who was the ruler/leader of the county of Flanders?
A: The ruler/leader of the county of Flanders was the Count of Flanders.
Q: When did the Count of Flanders rule or lead Flanders?
A: The Count of Flanders ruled or led Flanders from the 9th century until the French Revolution in 1790.
Q: Who was the first count of Flanders?
A: The first count of Flanders was Baldwin I "Iron Arm".
Q: What did the early counts do to keep Flanders independent?
A: The early counts expanded Flanders' borders to keep it independent.
Q: Why were many counts of Flanders called foresters?
A: Many counts of Flanders were called foresters because they were concerned with hunting and preserving their hunting grounds.
Q: Who was the last count of Flanders?
A: The last count of Flanders was Francis II.
Q: Does Flanders still exist as a county?
A: No, Flanders no longer exists as a county after 1795.
