The Count of Toulouse was a title held by the rulers of the region of Toulouse in southern France during the medieval period. This title emerged in the 9th century and was associated with the powerful local nobility who governed the area. The Counts played a significant role in the political and cultural development of the region, often engaging in conflicts with neighboring territories. The most notable Count of Toulouse was Raymond IV, who participated in the First Crusade in the late 11th century. The title eventually became part of the larger Duchy of Aquitaine and was absorbed into the French crown, diminishing the local power of the Counts over time.