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Death of Charles the Bold
On 5 January 1477 at the Battle of Nancy, Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold was killed, ending Burgundy's dream of independence and forcing his daugh…
Timeline
- 1477Battlefield outside Nancy · NancyA Lorraine–Swiss allied force surprised the Burgundian camp, and Charles disappeared in the rout. Later accounts hold that he was killed by enemy forces while breaking out, with details disputed owing to conflicting sources.
- 1477River near Nancy · LorraineSeveral days after the battle, Charles's body was found in a frozen river; his face had been gnawed by wolves, but he was identified by his clothing and scars. René II handed the body over to the Burgundian side, and it was later buried in Bruges.
Sources
- Charles the Bold https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-the-Bold
- Battle of Nancy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Nancy