Full Name: Charles I, nicknamed the Bold and the Stout
Profession: Duke of Burgundy
Nationality: Burgundian
Biography: Charles the Bold is was the Duke of Burgundy from 1467 to 1477. He was born the eldest son of Philip the Good and Isabella of Portugal.
During his reign, Charles the Bold fought a series of wars against France, Austria, and Switzerland. He was victorious in many of these battles, and his military success enabled him to expand the Duchy of Burgundy’s borders.
Charles the Bold commissioned several works from some of the most renowned artists of the time, such as Rogier van der Weyden and Jan van Eyck.
Born: November 10, 1433
Birthplace: Dijon, Burgundy
Star Sign: Scorpio
Died: January 5, 1477 (aged 43)
Cause of Death: Killed in battle by Swiss mercenaries at the Battle of Nancy
Articles and Photos
Battle of Nancy
The corpse of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, is discovered after the Battle of Nancy
January 4, 1477
Diamond That Says I Love You
When Maximilian, Archduke of Austria, presented his young wife with a diamond ring he began a tradition that has lasted for five and a half centuries.
August 19, 1477
Married Life
- 1440-05-19 Future Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold weds Catherine of France, Countess of Charolais
- 1454-10-30 Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold weds second wife Isabella of Bourbon
- 1468-07-03 Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold marries third wife English Princess Margaret of York
Historical Events
- 1465-10-05 French King Louis XI signs peace with Charles the Stout
- 1467-10-28 Battle at Brustem: Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold defeats Prince-Bishopric of Liège near Sint-Truiden, modern-day Belgium
- 1468-10-14 Treaty of Peronne: Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy and French King Louis XI (held under duress) confirm the Treaty of Arras of 1435, Treaty of Conflans of 1465 and limited territorial gains for the Duke of Burgundy
- 1468-11-12 Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold occupies and plunders Liège
- 1473-07-17 Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, conquers city of Nijmegen
- 1476-06-22 Battle of Morat: Charles the Bold invades Switzerland
- 1477-01-05 Battle of Nancy: Swiss Confederacy led by René II decisively defeats the Duchy of Burgundy, 7,000+ killed including the Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold
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