The Counts of Urgell were a noble title in the historical region of Urgell, located in present-day Catalonia, Spain. This title emerged in the early Middle Ages and was held by various noble families, playing a significant role in the political and social landscape of the region. The counts governed the territory, overseeing local affairs and maintaining order. The Countship was influential during the Reconquista, a period when Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim territory from Muslim rule. The Counts of Urgell were involved in various alliances and conflicts, contributing to the broader history of Catalonia and the Iberian Peninsula. The title eventually became part of the Crown of Aragon.