Treaty of Arras: Reconciliation of France and Burgundy

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1. 1435Arras · ArtoisSince the assassination of Duke John the Fearless in 1419, Burgundy had allied with England against the French royal authority. By the 1430s, conflicts between Duke Philip and the English over territorial compensation and military cooperation intensified, creating conditions for a turn toward negotiations with Charles VII.
2. 1435Arras · ArtoisThe treaty stipulated that Burgundy recognize Charles VII as the lawful king of France; Philip was pardoned and retained most of his lands, and Burgundy terminated its military alliance with England. Charles VII pledged to pursue those responsible for Duke John's murder (in practice, enforcement was limited). The treaty reshaped the balance of forces on the French battlefield.