# Toulouse lands pass to royal influence (1271)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1271-toulouse-lands-pass-to-royal-influence
Location: Southern France

Dynastic arrangements advanced the crown’s long-term absorption of the county of Toulouse. Within the broader Capetian France period, The Capetian monarchy expanded rapidly under Philip Augustus and his successors. Royal courts, taxation, Gothic culture and crusading flourished as the crown absorbed territories and strengthened institutions. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Philip III (King of France). Toulouse lands pass to royal influence is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Toulouse lands pass to royal influence is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France.

Ruler at the time: [Philip III](https://history-france.com/rulers/philip-iii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Toulouse lands pass to royal influence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Toulouse+lands+pass+to+royal+influence&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Toulouse lands pass to royal influence](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Toulouse+lands+pass+to+royal+influence)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of French history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_French_history)