Battle of Morat
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The Battle of Morat took place during the Burgundian Wars (1474–1477) that was fought on 22 June 1476 between Charles the Bold, the Duke of Burgundy, and a Swiss Confederate army at Morat (Murten), about 30 kilometres from Bern. The result was a crushing defeat for the Burgundians at the hands of the Swiss.
Illustration of the siege of Morat. By Diebold Schilling the Younger, 1513.
Portion of the painting Schlacht bei Murten by Louis Braun, 1893
Burgundian State
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The Burgundian State is a concept coined by historians to describe the vast complex of territories that is also referred to as Valois Burgundy.
Portrait of Duke John the Fearless, after Jean Malouel
Portrait of Duke Philip the Good, after Rogier van der Weyden
Portrait of Duke Charles the Bold by Rogier van der Weyden