Who took up arms against Louis XI in 1472?
Edward IV
Charles the Bold
Philip the Good
John the Fearless
Answer
Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, took up arms against Louis XI in 1472. He was angered by the French king's support of the Swiss Confederation, which had defeated the Burgundians at the Battle of Grandson. Charles invaded France and captured the city of Nancy, but he was killed in battle by Swiss forces. The death of Charles the Bold marked the end of the Burgundian dynasty.
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