What was the consequence of Charles the Bold's death?
The Burgundian domains were divided
The end of the Burgundian dynasty
France and the Habsburg Empire became allies
The start of a new war
Answer
The Burgundian domains were divided following Charles the Bold's death at the Battle of Nancy in 1477. This division was due to the fact that Charles the Bold did not have any surviving legitimate children. As a result, his lands were divided between his closest relatives, including his sister Mary of Burgundy and his nephew Maximilian of Austria.
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