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The Duchy of Burgundy ( / ˈbɜːrɡəndi /; Latin: Ducatus Burgundiae; French: Duché de Bourgogne) emerged in the 9th century as one of the successors of the ancient Kingdom of the Burgundians, which after its conquest in 532 had formed a constituent part of the Frankish Empire.
The existence of pseudo independent principalities such as Orleans, Bourbon and Brittany, which were led by great princes, created conflict and instability. The most powerful of these principalities was the duchy of Burgundy located between France and the German Empire.
After the death of Duke Philip I of Burgundy in 1361, the Duchy was integrated to the royal domain of King John II of France. He later decided to give it as a fief to his youngest son, known as Philip the Bold, who was officially recognized as Duke of Burgundy and First Peer of France on 2 June 1364.
Oct 8, 2015 · This video explains the difference between them all from the Rise of the First Kingdom in the 5th Century to the fall and partition of the duchy in 1477 ...
Upon the death of Mary, the duchy of Burgundy reverts to the French throne through the efforts of Louis XI of France. The free county of Burgundy and also Flanders both pass to Austria, along with the county of Holland, creating a very different feel for the Low Countries.
During the late 9th century there were three Burgundies: the Kingdom of Upper (Transjurane) Burgundy around Lake Geneva, the Kingdom of Lower Burgundy in Provence, the Duchy of Burgundy west of the Saône. The two kingdoms of Upper and Lower Burgundy were reunited in 933 as the Kingdom of Burgundy.
Lost and Forgotten States Ep 1 - Duchy of BurgundyIn this episode I cover the history of the Duchy of Burgundy. How it rose, how it fell, and the role it pla...
The Duchy of Burgundy was an important medieval principality that emerged in the early Middle Ages. It belonged to prominent families such as the Bosonids, Robertians, and the royal Capetian dynasty. In 1363, King John the Good (Jean le Bon) gave duchies to his 3 younger sons, and Philippe thus became the first Duke of Burgundy of the Valois ...
Jul 9, 2024 · The duchy of Burgundy was that part of the regnum Burgundiae west of the Saône River; it was recovered from Boso by the French Carolingians and remained a part of the kingdom of France. Boso’s brother Richard, count of Autun, organized the greater part of the territory under his own authority.
The Duchy of Burgundy ( / ˈbɜːrɡəndi /; Latin: Ducatus Burgundiae; French: Duché de Bourgogne) emerged in the 9th century as one of the successors of the ancient Kingdom of the Burgundians, which after its conquest in 532 had formed a constituent part of the Frankish Empire.
