Philip the Good

Type Figure Region Burgundy Time 1396–1467 Also known as Philip the Good (Burgundy)、Philip III、Philip de Valois

Philip the Good (1396–1467), Duke of the Valois Duchy of Burgundy (r. 1419–1467), one of the wealthiest and most powerful monarchs of the late mediev…

Timeline

1451–1453Bruges · Burgundian NetherlandsAs the Hundred Years' War drew to a close, Philip the Good had already reconciled with France through the Treaty of Arras in 1435 and thereafter pursued a policy of non-interference. Between 1451 and 1453, as English forces retreated on the French mainland, Philip maintained diplomatic relations with both England and France, ensuring Burgundian commercial interests were spared by the war and continuing to accumulate wealth and influence.
1454Lille · FranceIn February 1454, Philip the Good held the grand 'Banquet of the Pheasant' (Banquet du Faisan) in Lille, inviting nobles from across Europe to swear to join a crusade in response to the Ottoman capture of Constantinople in 1453. This banquet was one of the most famous court ceremonies of the late medieval period, showcasing the peak of Burgundian court culture and highlighting Philip's self-image as a defender of Christian chivalry.
1456–1460Ghent · Burgundian NetherlandsIn 1456, the French dauphin Louis broke with his father and fled to Burgundy. Philip the Good generously provided asylum, residence, and a pension, partly out of humanitarian generosity and partly to retain influence over the French succession question. This move provoked strong displeasure from Charles VII, but Philip used this leverage to further strengthen Burgundy's ability to intervene in French affairs.

Sources

Philip the Good: The Apogee of Burgundy — Richard Vaughan (1970)
The Burgundian Netherlands — Wim Blockmans & Walter Prevenier (1999)