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Feb 10, 2023 · Philip the Good, third Valois Duke of Burgundy, was born to Margaret of Bavaria on July 31, 1396, at Dijon. He married Michelle de Valois, daughter of King Charles VI of France in 1409. The assassination of his father in 1419 left him devastated but after sufficient mourning, he went to work expanding his territories through purchase and ...
Apr 30, 2004 · The complex diplomatic history of Philip the Good's long ducal reign (1419-1467) occupies much of the book, in particular Burgundy's relations with England and France. The central theme is Philip the Good's policy of territorial and personal aggrandisement, which culminated in his negotiations with the Holy Roman Emperor for a crown.
- Richard Vaughan, Graeme Small, Graeme Small [introduction]
Philip III the Good ( 31 July 1396 in Dijon – 15 June 1467 in Bruges) ruled as Duke of Burgundy from 1419 until his death. He was a member of a cadet line of the Valois dynasty , to which all 15th-century kings of France belonged.
In 1454, Philip the Good even hosted a grand banquet, the famous “Feast of the Pheasant.” This spectacle was intended to encourage the members of the chivalric order Philip founded, the Knights of the Golden Fleece, to vow to support a crusade. The tables were decorated with statues, and automata (moving statues), and accompanied by music.
May 17, 2019 · Philip, Duke of Burgundy, 1396-1467, Burgundy (France) -- History -- House of Valois, 1363-1477 Publisher Harlow, Longmans Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; trent_university; internetarchivebooks Contributor Internet Archive Language English
Philip the Good, 1396–1467, duke of Burgundy (1419–67); son of Duke John the Fearless. After his father was murdered (1419) at a meeting with the dauphin (later King Charles VII of France), Philip formed an alliance with King Henry V of England.
Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. Duke of Burgundy, 1419-67, succeeding his father John the Fearless. Aided the efforts to install the English King Henry V on the French throne. Made peace with the French King Charles VII in the Treaty of Arras of 1435. The Duke vastly expanded the size of the duchy of Burgundy during his reign (eg with ...
