Historical records for France in 1477, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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
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.
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.
Death of Charles the Bold, during the Battle of Nancy, end of the House of Burgundy
Death of Charles the Bold, during the Battle of Nancy
Dies in battle retreating from the Swiss advance into Burgundian territory
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
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
10-12,000 men from Lorraine and 10,000 Confederation Swiss mercenaries smash the Burgundian army of Charles the Bold that is besieging Nancy
Raises 10000-12000 men from Lorraine, & the Lower Union (of the Rhine) & 8400 Confederation Swiss mercenaries to his banner, reaches Nancy
Bruges presses for urban liberties after Charles the Bold's death.
Defeats Charles the Bold & annexes the Duchy of Burgundy
Maximilian's marriage to Mary reshapes power in the Burgundian Netherlands.
Louis XI presses French claims to Flanders after the death of Charles the Bold destabilises Burgundian rule.
Claims Burgundy, Artois, Picardy & Flanders after the death of Charles of Burgundy
Rules over a part of Burgundy after the death of Charles the Bold. Claims Burgundy, Artois, Picardy & Flanders after the death of Charles of Burgundy
Claims Burgundy, Artois, Picardy & Flanders after the death of Charles of Burgundy
Claims Burgundy, Artois, Picardy & Flanders after the death of Charles of Burgundy
Claims Burgundy, Artois, Picardy & Flanders after the death of Charles of Burgundy
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