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Emperor Frederick III of Habsburg and Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold arrange the marriage of their children

Charles Martin (10 November 1433 – 5 January 1477), called the Bold, was the last Duke of Burgundy from the House of Valois-Burgundy, ruling from 1467 to 1477.

Charles Martin (10 November 1433 – 5 January 1477), called the Bold, was the last Duke of Burgundy from the House of Valois-Burgundy, ruling from 1467 to 1477. He was the only surviving legitimate son of Philip the Good and his third wife, Isabella of Portugal. As heir and as ruler, Charles vied for power and influence with rivals such as his overlord, King Louis XI of France. In 1465, Charles led a successful revolt of Louis's vassals in the War of the Public Weal.

After becoming the Duke of Burgundy in 1467, Charles pursued his ambitions for an independent kingdom which would stretch contiguously from the North Sea in the north to the borders of Savoy in the south.

Historical Significance

Charles Martin (10 November 1433 – 5 January 1477), called the Bold, was the last Duke of Burgundy from the House of Valois-Burgundy, ruling from 1467 to 1477.

Events Before

  1. Nicolaus Copernicus is born

    Nicolaus Copernicus mathematician and astronomer, known for mathematician and astronomer, was born on 1473-02-19.

  2. James IV is born

    James IV is born

  3. Duke Sigismund of Tirol ends contacts with Switzerland

    Duke Sigismund of Tirol ends contacts with Switzerland

  4. Breisach land guardian Peter von Hagenbach throws out Walloon and Italians

    Breisach land guardian Peter von Hagenbach throws out Walloon and Italians

  5. Stephen III of Moldavia defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vaslui

    The Battle of Vaslui (also referred to as the Battle of Podul Înalt or the Battle of Racova) was a battle that was fought on 10 January 1475, between Stephen III of Moldavia and the Ottoman governor…

Events After

  1. Battle of Nancy: Swiss Confederacy led by René II decisively defeats the Duchy of Burgundy, 7,000+ killed including the

    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

  2. Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, weds Mary of Burgundy, the heiress to the Duchy of Burgundy in Ghent, Belgium

    Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, weds Mary of Burgundy, the heiress to the Duchy of Burgundy in Ghent, Belgium

  3. "Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers," the first dated printed book in England, is printed by William Caxton at his p

    "Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers," the first dated printed book in England, is printed by William Caxton at his press in Westminster

  4. Duchess Maria of Burgundy ends the 'Great Privilege' in states of The Netherlands

    Mary of Burgundy (French: Marie de Bourgogne; Dutch: Maria van Bourgondië; 13 February 1457 – 27 March 1482), nicknamed the Rich, was a member of the House of Valois-Burgundy, and ruler in her own...

  5. Pazzi conspirators attack Lorenzo de' Medici and kill Giuliano de' Medici in Florence

    Lorenzo di Piero de' Medici, known as Lorenzo the Magnificent (Italian: Lorenzo il Magnifico; 1 January 1449 – 8 April 1492), was an Italian statesman, de facto ruler of the Florentine Republic, and…

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Battle of Nancy: Swiss Confederacy led by René II decisively defeats the Duchy of Burgundy, 7,000+ killed including the

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Treaty of Alcáçovas: Portugal cedes the Canary Islands to Castile in exchange for claims in West Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on May 6, 1476?
Charles Martin (10 November 1433 – 5 January 1477), called the Bold, was the last Duke of Burgundy from the House of Valois-Burgundy, ruling from 1467 to 1477. He was the only surviving legitimate son of Philip the Good and his third wife, Isabella of Portugal. As heir and as ruler, Charles vied for power and influence with rivals such as his overlord, King Louis XI of France.
Why is Emperor Frederick III of Habsburg and Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold arran... significant?
Charles Martin (10 November 1433 – 5 January 1477), called the Bold, was the last Duke of Burgundy from the House of Valois-Burgundy, ruling from 1467 to 1477.

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