Picardy

Picardy (; Picard and , , ; West Flemish and ) is a historical and cultural territory and a former administrative region located in northern France. The first mentions of this province date to the Middle Ages: it gained its first official recognition in the 13th century through the nation of Picardy at the University of Paris and entered French administration in the 14th century.

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Picardy is a historical region in northern France that emerged during the Middle Ages and became officially recognized in the 13th century through its establishment as a nation at the University of Paris, before being incorporated into French administration in the 14th century. It matters as a significant part of France's medieval and cultural heritage, representing an important territorial and administrative development in French history.

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Settlement.official_name: Picardy
Settlement.native_name: Picardie
Settlement.native_name_lang: fr
Settlement.settlement_type: Region of France
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Picardie.svg
Settlement.flag_size: 120px
Settlement.image_shield: BlasonPicardie.svg
Settlement.blank_emblem_size: 75px
Settlement.image_map: Picardielocation.svg
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.extinct_title: Dissolved
Settlement.extinct_date: 1 January 2016
Settlement.seat_type: Prefecture
Settlement.seat: Amiens
Settlement.parts_type: Departments
Settlement.parts_style: list
Settlement.parts: 3
Settlement.p1: Aisne (02)

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History
Middle Ages
Modern era
Picardy today
Geography
Administration
Language and culture
Major cities
In popular culture
See also
References
Bibliography
External links

Unlike regions such as Normandy, Brittany, or Champagne, Picardy was never established as a duchy, county, or principality. Its boundaries fluctuated over the centuries due to the political instability in the area it covered. Since 1 January 2016, it has been part of the new region of Hauts-de-France.