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Which allies did Louis XI support in the war against Charles the Bold?
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To weaken the power of Charles the Bold, Louis XI employed strategic diplomacy and financial support to build a coalition against him. His primary allies and subsidized forces in this conflict included:
- The Swiss Confederation: Louis XI provided subsidies to the Swiss cantons to engage in war against the Duke of Burgundy.12
- René II of Lorraine: Louis subsidized René II in his military efforts against Charles the Bold.13
- Austria and Rhenish Cities: Louis successfully reconciled the Swiss cantons with Austria to form a broader coalition that included France and various Rhenish cities.24
These combined forces were instrumental in the military campaigns that ultimately led to the defeat and death of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy in 1477.12