Which battle marked the death of Mary's father?
Battle of Agincourt
Battle of Nancy
Battle of Sluys
Battle of the Spurs
Answer
The Battle of Nancy, fought on January 5, 1477, marked the tragic death of Mary of Burgundy's father, Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. The battle was a decisive victory for the Swiss Confederacy, who defeated the Burgundian army led by Charles. The Duke's death left Mary as the heir to the vast Burgundian territories, which she later inherited at the age of 19.
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