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Conflict Europe

Burgundian Wars

1474 CE – 1477 CE · 3 years

The Swiss Confederacy defeated Charles the Bold of Burgundy in a series of decisive battles, ending Burgundian ambitions and establishing the Swiss as Europe's most feared infantry. Charles died at the Battle of Nancy.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Old Swiss Confederacy & allies
  • Duchy of Burgundy (Charles the Bold)

Key moments

Defining events in the Burgundian Wars.

  1. 1476 Battle of Grandson
  2. 1476 Battle of Morat
  3. 1477 Battle of Nancy

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