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Charles Martin (10 November 1433 – 5 January 1477) called The Bold [a], was the last Duke of Burgundy from the Burgundian cadet branch of House of Valois from 1467 to 1477. He was the only legitimate son of Philip the Good and his third wife, Isabella of Portugal.
Charles the Bold. French: Charles le Téméraire. Born: Nov. 10, 1433, Dijon, Burgundy [now in France] Died: Jan. 5, 1477, near Nancy, Lorraine (aged 43) Title / Office: duke (1467-1477), Burgundy. Notable Family Members: daughter Mary. Role In: Battle of Morat. Burgundian War.
Charles the Bold, (born Nov. 10, 1433, Dijon, Burgundy [France]—died Jan. 5, 1477, near Nancy, Lorraine), Last of the great dukes of Burgundy (1467–77). An opponent of Louis XI of France, Charles tried to make Burgundy an independent kingdom.
Jan 30, 2014 · Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy was a man born with huge potential. The child of illustrious parents, he was the heir to a vast, fertile and economically rich dukedom that stretched from the sea west to Germany.
On Monday, February 19, 1476 Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (much of what is now eastern France), joined his army beneath the gray ramparts of Grandson. His troops, disheartened by an unsuccessful assault the day before, now hailed him with cries of “Burgundy!
May 8, 2018 · The French nobleman Charles the Bold (1433-1477) was Duke of Burgundy from 1467 to 1477. During his life the Burgundian state reached the height of its political, economic, and cultural power.
Charles the Bold has often been regarded as the last representative of the feudal spirit — a man who possessed no other quality than a blind bravery — and accordingly has often been contrasted with his rival Louis XI as representing modern politics.
Charles the Bold’s reign as Duke of Burgundy resembled a supernova, a veritable blast of light and energy that disappeared in an instant. During his decade of rule, the splendor of his court, the wealth of his patrimony, and the aggres-siveness of his foreign policy made Charles an object of fear, admiration, and interest across Europe.
Splendour and Fall of the last Duke of Burgundy. Clever, cruel and a connoisseur – Charles the Bold was full of contradictions, making him one of the most fascinating rulers of the 15th century. He loved all things beautiful, and the splendour of his court was legendary.
Charles the Bold (1467-1477) was the last of the great Dukes of Burgundy. This historical and biographical work assesses his personality and his role as a ruler, and discusses his relationship...
