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Which territories did Philip the Bold inherit in 1384?

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Map of France highlighting the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region in white at the center-east of the country, with major cities such as Dijon, Nevers, Auxerre, and Macon labeled. Surrounding countries and bodies of water, including Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea, are also shown. An inset map in the upper left corner shows the location of Burgundy within France. — Burgundy Burgundy (Bourgogne), historical region of France.

In 1384, following the death of his father-in-law, Louis II, Philip the Bold inherited the following territories:

Flanders
Artois
Rethel
Nevers
Franche-Comt\u00e9 (the free county of Burgundy)12

These acquisitions significantly expanded the Burgundian domain, marking a key step in the political unification of the Low Countries under the dukes of Burgundy.31