Chapter 3 / 11 · 1404

John the Fearless inherits the project

Burgundy: the kingdom that never was

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When Philip the Bold dies, John the Fearless inherits an already powerful collection of territories. His policies become entangled with the crisis within France and the rivalry between Burgundians and Armagnacs.

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Felipe II de Borgoña

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Margarita III de Flandes

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Juan I de Borgoña

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