The first count in the Jülichgau of Lower Lorraine, Gerhard I, was mentioned in 1003; his grandson Gerhard III began to call himself Count of Jülich in 1081.
Alam-Lotringi Jülichgau esimest krahvi, Gerhard I-st on mainitud aastal 1003; tema pojapoeg Gerhard III hakkas aastal 1081 end Jülichi krahviks kutsuma.