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Who was fighting against Charles in the Battle of Nancy?

  • René II, Duke of Lorraine

  • Louis XI of France

  • Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor

  • Henry VII of England

Answer

The Battle of Nancy was a battle fought between Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy and René II, Duke of Lorraine. Charles was attempting to expand his territory into Lorraine, and René was defending his homeland. The battle was fought on January 5, 1477, and resulted in a decisive victory for René. Charles was killed in the battle, and his death marked the end of the Burgundian Wars.
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