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1476 in France

Explore 7 historical events and records for France in 1476.

Historical records for France in 1476

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March

Battle of Grandson

Charles the Bold ยท Grandson ยท Warfare / Burgundy Wars

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

June

Battle of Morat

Charles the Bold ยท Morat ยท Warfare / Burgundy Wars

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

Siege of Morat

Charles the Bold ยท Morat ยท Warfare / Burgundy Wars

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

Other events (month unknown)

Cathedral Treasury Inventory

Odo of Bayeux ยท Bayeux ยท Bishop of Bayeux ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

A cathedral inventory recorded the embroidery traditionally associated with Odo among its church treasures.

Marriage

Louis XII ยท Paris ยท House / House of Line of Orleans

Marries Jeanne, daughter of Louis XI

Siege of Nancy

Charles the Bold ยท Nancy ยท Warfare / Burgundy Wars

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

Siege of Nancy

Rene II ยท Nancy ยท Warfare / Burgundy Wars

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

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