March of Montferrat

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March of Montferrat

Name

March of Montferrat

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

The March of Montferrat originated as a frontier march of the Kingdom of Italy around 950, established by King Berengar II. It was elevated to the Duchy of Montferrat in 1574, becoming a state within the Holy Roman Empire. Marquess Boniface I led the Fourth Crusade and founded the Kingdom of Thessalonica.

Statistics

Area

2,750.00 km²

Population

Not available

Location