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  1. 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. Appointed as the Count of Charolais upon his birth, Charles vied for power and ...

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  2. By Jonathan North. 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! Burgundy!” while the five hundred Swiss defenders ...

  3. Jan 30, 2014 · By Susan Abernethy. 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. Charles could have been a king but personal flaws and failings and an inborn rage were to be his downfall.

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  5. The History of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. REVIEWS AND LITERARY NOTICES. By JOHN FOSTER KIRK. Two Volumes. 8vo. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott and Co. THERE is probably no period of ...

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  6. Jan 8, 2019 · Today we speak of the battle order of the XV century Burgundian armies (which, despite their rather poor tactical successes, have nevertheless gained their r...

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  7. Nov 10, 2023 · Charles the Bold. November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 danmoorhouse. Born on 10 November 1433 , Charles the Bold of Burgundy played a key role in the Wars of the Roses. Charles’ influence over English affairs was significant. In 1468 he married Margaret of York, sister of King Edward IV. This led to Edward, the Duke of Gloucester and many of ...

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