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battle of Nancy

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The Battle of Nancy, which occurred in January 1477, was a pivotal event in the Wars of Burgundy. In this battle, Charles the Bold, the Duke of Burgundy, was killed while attempting to capture the town of Nancy. This defeat marked the end of Charles's ambitions to expand his territories and significantly weakened the Duchy of Burgundy. The battle resulted in a victory for René II, the Duke of Lorraine, and led to the eventual incorporation of Lorraine into France. The conflict was part of a larger struggle between Burgundy and its rivals, including the Swiss Confederation and France.123

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