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Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is defeated and killed in a conflict with René II, Duke of Lorraine; Burgundy subsequently becomes part of France.
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Battle of Nancy
Part of the Burgundian Wars, 1477
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Charles the Bold
Duke of Burgundy from 1467 to 1477
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René II, Duke of Lorraine
Duke of Lorraine from 1473 to 1508
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Duchy of Burgundy
Vassal territory of France, 918–1482
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