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What was Charles the Bold's main objective as a Duke?

  • To conquer England

  • To become a king

  • To overthrow the Pope

  • To discover new lands

Answer

Charles the Bold was a Duke of Burgundy who was determined to become a king. He waged war against the French and the Swiss in an attempt to expand his territory and increase his power. He was eventually defeated by the Swiss at the Battle of Nancy in 1477, and his death marked the end of the Duchy of Burgundy.
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