Historical Events tagged with "nancy"
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Military & Warfare
Charles the Bold Defeated by René II
January 5th, 1477 548 years ago
The Battle of Nancy marked a significant confrontation between Charles the Bold, the Duke of Burgundy, and René II, the Duke of Lorraine. The battle took place near Nancy, where Charles sought to expand his territory but faced fierce resistance. In a brutal conflict, Charles was ultimately defeated and killed, leading to the dissolution of Burgundian autonomy and the integration of Burgundy into France under the control of the French crown. The loss diminished Burgundian influence in European politics.
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