In 1477, the Duchy of Burgundy is annexed by France. In the same year, Mary married Archduke Maximilian of Austria, giving the Habsburgs control of the remainder of the Burgundian inheritance. Although Burgundy itself remained in the hands of France, the Habsburg remained in control of the Burgundian inheritance, and often used the term Burgundy to refer to it, until the late 18th century.
House of Habsburg
Maximilian I 1477-1482 (with his wife; regent 1482-1494)
At the same time, various members of the French royal family, most notably Louis, Duke of Burgundy, the father of Louis XV of France, also used the title.
Charles II of Navarre was grandson and heir to Margaret of Burgundy, eldest daughter of DukeRobert II of Burgundy.
John II of France was son and heir to Joan of Burgundy, second daughter of DukeRobert II of Burgundy.
John's practical position was helped by his being the stepfather of the young duke, having been married to the widowed Joan of Auvergne, and having in that position already participated in administration of the Duchy.
The Portuguese monarchy was founded by Hernry of Burgandy, son of the poweful French Duke of Burgandy.
It was Henry, a son of the poweful French Duke of Burgundy, who fought as a vassal for King Alfonso VI of Castille and was rewarded with a principality and the title of Count of Portucale in the 11th century.
Duarte Nuno, Infante of Portugal, Duke of Braganca was born in 1907.
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