Poitou
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Poitou has 130 facts recorded in Dontopedia across 9 references, with 18 live disagreements.
Mostly:located in(6), ex:has historical city(6), has historical city(6)
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raw canonical shape-checked rule-derived certifiedInbound mentions (104)
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isHistoricalCityOfIs Historical City of(7)
- Chatellerault
ex:chatellerault - Châtellerault
ex:châtellerault - LA Roche Sur Yon
ex:la-roche-sur-yon - Niort
ex:niort - Parthenay
ex:parthenay - Poitiers
ex:poitiers - Thouars
ex:thouars
isCityInIs City in(6)
- Châtellerault
ex:châtellerault - LA Roche Sur Yon
ex:la-roche-sur-yon - Niort
ex:niort - Parthenay
ex:parthenay - Poitiers
ex:poitiers - Thouars
ex:thouars
isMainHistoricalCityOfIs Main Historical City of(6)
- Châtellerault
ex:châtellerault - LA Roche Sur Yon
ex:la-roche-sur-yon - Niort
ex:niort - Parthenay
ex:parthenay - Poitiers
ex:poitiers - Thouars
ex:thouars
replacedReplaced(6)
- Deux Sevres
ex:deux-sevres - Deux Sèvres
ex:deux-sèvres - Modern French Departments
ex:modern-french-departments - Vendee
ex:vendee - Vendée
ex:vendée - Vienne Department
ex:vienne-department
derivesFromDerives From(3)
- Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname - Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname - Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname
encompassedTerritoryOfEncompassed Territory of(3)
- Deux Sevres
ex:deux-sevres - Vendee
ex:vendee - Vienne Department
ex:vienne-department
ex:replacedEx:replaced(3)
- Deux Sèvres
ex:deux-sèvres - Vendée
ex:vendée - Vienne Department
ex:vienne-department
spokenInSpoken in(3)
- Poitevin
ex:poitevin - Poitevin Language
ex:poitevin-language - Poitevin Language
ex:poitevin-language
succeededSucceeded(3)
- Deux Sèvres
ex:deux-sèvres - Vendée
ex:vendée - Vienne Department
ex:vienne-department
ex:locatedInEx:located in(2)
- Châtellerault
ex:châtellerault - Poitiers
ex:poitiers
ex:originRegionEx:origin Region(2)
- Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname - Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname
isPartOfIs Part of(2)
- Southern Poitou
ex:southern-poitou - Southern Poitou
ex:southern-poitou
isRegionalLanguageOfIs Regional Language of(2)
- Poitevin Language
ex:poitevin-language - Poitevin Language
ex:poitevin-language
originatesFromOriginates From(2)
- Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname - Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname
ruledRuled(2)
- Count of Poitou
ex:count-of-poitou - Count of Poitou
ex:count-of-poitou
annexedAnnexed(1)
- King Louis
ex:king-louis
annexedTerritoryAnnexed Territory(1)
- King Louis
ex:king-louis
bordersBorders(1)
- Saintonge
ex:saintonge
causedAdministrativeChangeCaused Administrative Change(1)
- French Revolution
ex:french-revolution
containsProfilesLocatedInContains Profiles Located in(1)
- Wikitree Poitevin Page
ex:wikitree-poitevin-page
demonymDerivesFromDemonym Derives From(1)
- Poitevins
ex:poitevins
derivedFromDerived From(1)
- Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname
etymologicalOriginEtymological Origin(1)
- Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname
ex:annexedEx:annexed(1)
- King Louis
ex:king-louis
ex:areResidentsOfEx:are Residents of(1)
- Poitevins
ex:poitevins
ex:demonymForEx:demonym for(1)
- Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname
ex:derivedFromEx:derived From(1)
- Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname
ex:isCapitalOfEx:is Capital of(1)
- Poitiers
ex:poitiers
ex:isHistoricalCapitalOfEx:is Historical Capital of(1)
- Poitiers
ex:poitiers
ex:isHistoricalCityOfEx:is Historical City of(1)
- Poitiers
ex:poitiers
ex:isLocalLanguageOfEx:is Local Language of(1)
- Poitevin Language
ex:poitevin-language
ex:isNeighbourOfEx:is Neighbour of(1)
- Saintonge
ex:saintonge
ex:isPartOfEx:is Part of(1)
- Southern Poitou
ex:southern-poitou
ex:occurredInEx:occurred in(1)
- Huguenot Activity
ex:huguenot-activity
ex:originatesFromEx:originates From(1)
- Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname
ex:ruledEx:ruled(1)
- Count of Poitou
ex:count-of-poitou
ex:spokenInEx:spoken in(1)
- Poitevin Language
ex:poitevin-language
hadAuthorityToAnnexHad Authority to Annex(1)
- King Louis
ex:king-louis
includesRegionIncludes Region(1)
- France
ex:france
inhabitedRegionInhabited Region(1)
- Pictones
ex:pictones
isDemonymOfIs Demonym of(1)
- Poitevin Demonym
ex:poitevin-demonym
isHistoricalCapitalOfIs Historical Capital of(1)
- Poitiers
ex:poitiers
isKingsEstablishmentInIs Kings Establishment in(1)
- Châtellerault
ex:châtellerault
isLanguageOfIs Language of(1)
- Poitevin
ex:poitevin
isLocalLanguageOfIs Local Language of(1)
- Poitevin
ex:poitevin
isNeighbouringRegionToIs Neighbouring Region to(1)
- Saintonge
ex:saintonge
isNeighbouringToIs Neighbouring to(1)
- Saintonge
ex:saintonge
isRegionalNameFromIs Regional Name From(1)
- Poitevin Surname
ex:poitevin-surname
originatedFromOriginated From(1)
- Acadians
ex:acadians
originRegionOrigin Region(1)
- Poitevin
ex:poitevin
providesAreaMeasurementsProvides Area Measurements(1)
- Poitou Article
ex:poitou-article
providesCoordinatesProvides Coordinates(1)
- Poitou Article
ex:poitou-article
providesPopulationEstimateProvides Population Estimate(1)
- Poitou Article
ex:poitou-article
ratifiedTerritorialChangesRatified Territorial Changes(1)
- Treaty of Paris 1259
ex:treaty-of-paris-1259
wasCapitalOfWas Capital of(1)
- Poitiers
ex:poitiers
wasKingsEstablishmentWas Kings Establishment(1)
- Chatellerault
ex:chatellerault
wasKingsEstablishmentInWas Kings Establishment in(1)
- Châtellerault
ex:châtellerault
wasLocalLanguageOfWas Local Language of(1)
- Poitevin Language
ex:poitevin-language
wereAttackedWere Attacked(1)
- Protestants
ex:protestants
wereDiscriminatedAgainstWere Discriminated Against(1)
- Protestants
ex:protestants
Other facts (129)
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| Predicate | Value | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Located in | France | [4] |
| Located in | France | [1] |
| Located in | West Central France | [2] |
| Located in | Western France | [6] |
| Located in | Western France | [7] |
| Located in | Nouvelle Aquitaine | [8] |
| Ex:has Historical City | Châtellerault | [2] |
| Ex:has Historical City | LA Roche Sur Yon | [2] |
| Ex:has Historical City | Niort | [2] |
| Ex:has Historical City | Parthenay | [2] |
| Ex:has Historical City | Poitiers | [2] |
| Ex:has Historical City | Thouars | [2] |
| Has Historical City | Thouars | [2] |
| Has Historical City | Poitiers | [2] |
| Has Historical City | Parthenay | [2] |
| Has Historical City | Niort | [2] |
| Has Historical City | LA Roche Sur Yon | [2] |
| Has Historical City | Châtellerault | [2] |
| Succeeded by | Deux Sevres | [2] |
| Succeeded by | Vendee | [2] |
| Succeeded by | Vienne Department | [2] |
| Succeeded by | Vendée | [2] |
| Succeeded by | Deux Sèvres | [2] |
| Has Principal Town | Thouars | [3] |
| Has Principal Town | Parthenay | [3] |
| Has Principal Town | Niort | [3] |
| Has Principal Town | Chatellerault | [3] |
| Ex:located in | France | [2] |
| Ex:located in | West Central France | [2] |
| Ex:located in | France | [5] |
| Ex:located in | west-central France | [5] |
| Principal Town | Chatellerault | [3] |
| Principal Town | Niort | [3] |
| Principal Town | Parthenay | [3] |
| Principal Town | Thouars | [3] |
| Corresponds to Department | Vienne Department | [3] |
| Corresponds to Department | Deux Sevres Department | [3] |
| Corresponds to Department | Vendee Department | [3] |
| Ex:administrative Succession | Deux Sèvres | [2] |
| Ex:administrative Succession | Vendée | [2] |
| Ex:administrative Succession | Vienne Department | [2] |
| Ex:succeeded by | Deux Sèvres | [2] |
| Ex:succeeded by | Vendée | [2] |
| Ex:succeeded by | Vienne Department | [2] |
| Corresponds to Departements | Vienne Departement | [3] |
| Corresponds to Departements | Vendee Departement | [3] |
| Corresponds to Departements | Deux Sevres Departement | [3] |
| Is Historical Province of | France | [1] |
| Is Historical Province of | France | [6] |
| Was Province of | France | [2] |
| Was Province of | West Central France | [2] |
| Has Emigration Stream to | North America | [3] |
| Has Emigration Stream to | Acadia | [3] |
| Has Capital | Poitiers | [3] |
| Has Capital | Poitiers | [2] |
| Is a | Historic French Province | [3] |
| Is a | Province | [2] |
| Ex:has Area Unit | km2 | [2] |
| Ex:has Area Unit | sq mi | [2] |
| Ex:has Historical Event | French Wars of Religion | [2] |
| Ex:has Historical Event | Huguenot Activity | [2] |
| Has Demonym | Poitevins | [2] |
| Has Demonym | Poitevins | [2] |
| Emigration Destination | North America | [3] |
| Emigration Destination | Acadia | [3] |
| Has Name | Poitou | [6] |
| Has Name | Poitou | [8] |
| Located in Region | West Central France | [2] |
| Named After | Pictones | [2] |
| Had Area Km2 | 19709 | [2] |
| Had Area Sq Mi | 7610 | [2] |
| Had Population Estimate | 1375356 | [2] |
| Population Estimate Year | 2006 | [2] |
| Has Latitude | 46.6486 | [2] |
| Has Longitude | -0.2478 | [2] |
| Was Ruled by | Count of Poitou | [2] |
| Was Hotbed of | Huguenot Activity | [2] |
| Succeeded After | French Revolution | [2] |
| Characterized As | hotbed of Huguenot activity | [2] |
| No Longer Exists As Province | true | [2] |
| Has Ontological Status | historical entity | [2] |
| Has Temporal Extent | true | [2] |
| Has Spatial Extent | true | [2] |
| Has Political Status | province | [2] |
| Ceased to Exist | true | [2] |
| Name Derives From | Pictones | [2] |
| Is Source of Diaspora | Acadians | [2] |
| Did Not Emigrate to | Indian Ocean | [3] |
| Has Source | Poitou Wikipedia | [3] |
| Ex:has Language | Poitevin Language | [2] |
| Ex:has Area | 19709 | [2] |
| Ex:has Area Square Miles | 7610 | [2] |
| Ex:has Capital | Poitiers | [2] |
| Ex:has Demonym | Poitevins | [2] |
| Ex:has Historical Period | late 16th to early 17th century | [2] |
| Ex:has Latitude | 46.6486 | [2] |
| Ex:has Longitude | -0.2478 | [2] |
| Ex:has Population | 1375356 | [2] |
| Ex:has Region Type | Historical Province | [2] |
| Ex:is a | Province | [2] |
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References (9)
ctx:genes/val-mauritius/wf1-15-poitevin-genealogy-wikitree-free-family-treectx:genes/val-mauritius/wf2-09-poitou-wikipediactx:genes/val-mauritius/dossier-context-poitevin-family-of-mauritiusctx:genes/val-mauritius/wf2-17-poitevin-genealogy-wikitreectx:genes/val-mauritius/wf1-12-poitevin-surname-origin-meaning-last-name-history-forebearsctx:genes/val-mauritius/wf11-12-poitevin-surname-distribution-forebearsctx:genes/val-mauritius/dossier-context-mauritius-historical-contextctx:genes/val-mauritius/dossier-context-collinson-in-mauritius-2026-05-31ctx:genes/val-mauritius/ev45-origin-countries-tertiary-research-2026-06-05- full textctx:genes/val-mauritius/ev45-origin-countries-tertiary-research-2026-06-05text/plain24 KB
doc:genes/val-mauritius/ev45-origin-countries-tertiary-research-2026-06-05Show excerpt
# ev45 — Origin-Country & Tertiary Research (Wave 3 synthesis) **Date:** 2026-06-05 **Scope:** TERTIARY / broadening research — surname origin countries, migration corridors, diaspora, historical context for Val's Mauritian family (Lablanc…
See also
- France
- West Central France
- Pictones
- Count of Poitou
- Huguenot Activity
- Deux Sevres
- Vendee
- Vienne Department
- French Revolution
- Acadians
- Indian Ocean
- North America
- Poitiers
- Historic French Province
- Poitou Wikipedia
- Acadia
- Deux Sevres Department
- Thouars
- Parthenay
- Niort
- Chatellerault
- Vendee Department
- Poitevin Language
- Deux Sèvres
- Vendée
- Châtellerault
- LA Roche Sur Yon
- French Wars of Religion
- Historical Province
- Province
- Acadian Migration
- Poitevins
- Modern French Departments
- King Louis
- Poitevin
- Vienne Departement
- Vendee Departement
- Deux Sevres Departement
- Western France
- Place
- Nouvelle Aquitaine
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