The Count of Anjou was a title held by the rulers of the historical region of Anjou in France. This title emerged in the early medieval period and was significant in the feudal system, where counts governed territories on behalf of the king. The Counts of Anjou played a crucial role in the political landscape of France, often expanding their influence through marriage and military conquests. One of the most notable Counts of Anjou was Geoffrey Plantagenet, who became the father of King Henry II of England. The title eventually contributed to the formation of the Plantagenet dynasty, which ruled England for several centuries. The legacy of the Counts of Anjou is intertwined with the history of both France and England.