Charles the Bold Biography and Timeline

Marriage

Marries Isabella, daughter of Charles I de Bourbon

Role range: 1467-1477

League of Public Weald

Recaptures French land taken by Louis XI. Leads the League of Public Weald against Louis XI. Dedicated to Burgundian independence from France

Role range: 1467-1477

Rebellion of Rebels in Dinant

Puts down a rebellion in Dinant

Role range: 1467-1477

Succession

Succeeds as Duke of France

Role range: 1467-1477

Rebellion of Rebels in Dinant

Puts down a rebellion in Dinant

Rebellion of Rebels in Dinant

Puts down a rebellion in Dinant

Role range: 1467-1477

Rebellion of Rebels in Dinant

Puts down a rebellion in Dinant

Role range: 1467-1477

Marriage

Marries Margaret of York, sister of Edward IV of England

Role range: 1467-1477

Alliance France and Burgundy

After Louis XII declares war on Burgundy Charles allies with Edward IV & Richard III

Role range: 1467-1477

Siege of Neuss

Charles expansionist strategy suffers a first setback when his attack on the Archbishopric of Cologne fails after the unsuccessful Siege of Neuss

Role range: 1467-1477

Battle of Grandson

Defeated in the Battle of Grandson & forced to flee the battlefield, leaving behind his artillery and many provisions and valuables

Role range: 1467-1477

Battle of Morat

Besieges Morat & but is defeated by the Swiss who kill 10,000

Role range: 1467-1477

Siege of Morat

Besieges Morat & but is defeated by the Swiss who kill 10,000

Role range: 1467-1477

Siege of Nancy

Charles besieges the city of Nancy, capital of the Duchy of Lorraine, following its successful recapture by Rene, Duke of Lorraines forces

Role range: 1467-1477

Death of Charles the Bold

Death of Charles the Bold, during the Battle of Nancy, end of the House of Burgundy

Role range: 1467-1477

Battle of Nancy

Dies in battle retreating from the Swiss advance into Burgundian territory. 10-12,000 men from Lorraine and 10,000 Confederation Swiss mercenaries smash the Burgundian army of Charles the Bold that is besieging Nancy

Role range: 1467-1477

Battle of Nancy

Final & decisive Battle of the Burgundy Wars, fought outside the walls of Nancy between Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and Rene, Duke of Lorraine, Renes forces win the battle, Charles body is found 3 days later.

Role range: 1467-1477

Battle of Nancy

The Duchy of Burgundy and several other Burgundian lands become part of France, while the Burgundian lands in The Netherlands and the Franche Comte are inherited by Charless daughter, and eventually pass to the House of Habsburg.

Role range: 1467-1477

Rule of Burgundy

The Duchy of Burgundy and several other Burgundian lands become part of France, while the Burgundian lands in The Netherlands and the Franche Comte are inherited by Charless daughter, and eventually pass to the House of Habsburg

Role range: 1467-1477

Rule of Franche Comte

The Duchy of Burgundy and several other Burgundian lands become part of France, while the Burgundian lands in The Netherlands and the Franche Comte are inherited by Charless daughter, and eventually pass to the House of Habsburg

Role range: 1467-1477

Siege of Nancy

10-12,000 men from Lorraine and 10,000 Confederation Swiss mercenaries smash the Burgundian army of Charles the Bold that is besieging Nancy

Role range: 1467-1477

Death of Charles the Bold

Death of Charles the Bold, during the Battle of Nancy

Role range: 1467-1477

Invasion of Burgundy

Dies in battle retreating from the Swiss advance into Burgundian territory

Role range: 1467-1477