The Burgundian party was a political allegiance in France that formed during the reign of Charles VI during the latter half of the Hundred Years War. During that era the term "Burgundian" also applied to loyal subjects of the dukes of Burgundy. The name Charles VI is used to refer to numerous persons in history: Kings: Charles VI of France Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI of Naples This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... This article is in need of attention. ...

Geography

Burgundy was virtually an independent state under the terms of an appanage for nearly a hundred years during the fourteeenth and fifteenth centuries. During that era its lands extended far beyond the modern French province, including much of what is now Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and northwestern France. At times Paris itself was under Burgundian control. Prosperous textile manufacture in the Low Countries made this among the wealthiest realms in Europe. The system of appanage has greatly influenced the territorial construction of France and explains the flag of many provinces of France. ... The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... The Low Countries, the historical region of de Nederlanden, are the countries (see Country) on low-lying land around the delta of the Rhine, Scheldt, and Meuse (Maas) rivers. ...

Politics

Partisan use of the term "Burgundian" arose from a feud between John, Duke of Burgundy and Louis of Valois, Duke of Orléans. Both were sons of Charles V and younger brothers to Charles VI. When madness interrupted the king's ability to rule they vied for power in a bitter dispute. Popular rumor attributed an adulterous affair to the Duke of Orléans and French queen Isabeau of Bavaria. Supporters of the two dukes became known as "Burgundians" and "Armagnacs," respectively. Duke John I aka Jean de Valois and Jean de Bourgogne (May 28, 1371, Dijon – September 10, 1419, on the bridge of Montereau), also known as the Fearless (French: sans peur) was Duke of Burgundy from 1404 to 1419. ... Louis de Valois (March 13, 1372 – November 23, 1407) was Duke of Orléans from 1392 to his death. ... The name Charles V is used to refer to numerous persons in history: Kings: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (also Charles I of Spain) Charles V of France Charles V of Naples Charles V of Sweden This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might... The name Charles VI is used to refer to numerous persons in history: Kings: Charles VI of France Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI of Naples This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Isabeau de Bavière (also Isabella of Bavaria-Ingolstadt) (about 1370 – September 24, 1435) was a Queen Consort of France (1385 - 1422) after marrying Charles VI of France, a member of the Valois Dynasty, on July 17, 1385. ... The hilly Armagnac region in the foothills of the Pyrenées, between the Adour and Garonne rivers is a historic comté of the Duchy of Gascony (Gascogne), established in 601 CE in the southwest of Aquitaine (now France). ...

The partisan terms outlasted the lives of these two men. John, Duke of Burgundy ordered the assassination of Louis, Duke of Orléans in 1407. Burgundian partisans at the University of Paris published a treatise justifying this as tyrannicide in the belief that the Duke of Orléans had been plotting to kill the king and usurp the throne. Armagnac supporters murdered John, Duke of Burgundy in retailiation in 1418. Events November 20 - A solemn truce between John, Duke of Burgundy and Louis of Valois, Duke of Orléans is agreed under the auspicies of John, Duke of Berry. ... The Sorbonne, Paris, in a 17th century engraving The historic University of Paris (French: Université de Paris) first appeared in the second half of the 12th century, but was in 1970 reorganized as 13 autonomous universities (University of Paris I–XIII). ... Tyrannicide, similar to regicide, literally means the killing of a tyrant. ... Events May 19 - Capture of Paris by John, Duke of Burgundy September - Beginning of English Siege of Rouen Mircea the Old, ruler of Wallachia dies and is succeeded by Vlad I Uzurpatorul. ...

Leadership of the Armagnac party moved between Bernard VII, Count of Armagnac and Queen Yolande until the death of King Charles VI in 1422. Thereafter it passed to Charles VII. Bernard VII, Count of Armagnac (1360 – June 12, 1418) was count of Armagnac, count of Charolais and constable of France. ... Events August 31 - Henry VI becomes King of England. ... The name Charles VII is used to refer to numerous persons in history: Kings: Charles VII of France Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor Charles VII of Naples Charles VII of Sweden Don Carlos María de los Dolores de Borbón, pretendant with the title of Charles VII of Spain (see Carlism). ...

Burgundian party leadership passed to Philip III, Duke of Burgundy. Duke Philip entered an alliance with England against France following his father's murder. The two sides finally reconciled at the Treaty of Arras in 1435. Philip III, Duke of Burgundy (Philip the Good or Philippe le Bon) (1396–1467) was Duke of Burgundy from 1419 until his death. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... There have been several treaties of Arras: the Treaty of Arras (1435) between Charles VII of France and Philip the Good of Burgundy. ... For other uses, see number 1435. ...

See also

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