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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1477. This year saw 4 significant events.

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  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...

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In 1477, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of Nancy: Swiss Confederacy led by René II decisively defeats the Duchy of Burgundy, 7,000+ killed including the , Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, weds Mary of Burgundy, the heiress to the Duchy of Burgundy in Ghent, Belgium, "Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers," the first dated printed book in England, is printed by William Caxton at his p.

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