The Count of Tyrol was a noble title in the region of Tyrol, located in the Alps, which is now part of Austria and Italy. The title emerged in the 12th century and was held by various noble families, most notably the House of Habsburg. The Counts played a significant role in the political and economic development of the region. The Count of Tyrol governed a territory that was strategically important for trade and military routes. Over time, the title evolved, and in the late 15th century, it became part of the Habsburg lands, leading to the integration of Tyrol into the larger Habsburg Empire.