1430 was a banner year for Burgundian magnificence. Philip the Good’s marriage to Isabella of Portugal and his founding of the Order of the Golden Fleece demonstrated the wealth, influence, and power of Burgundy. Time Period Covered: 1430 Notable People: Philip the Good, Isabella of Portugal, John of Luxembourg, Hugh de Lannoy, Antoine de Croy, Jan vanContinue reading “Episode 44: All That Glitters”
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Episode 43: The Burgundian Union
The late 1420s and early 1430s saw the rapid expansion of the Burgundian State. In this episode we’ll trace the course of that expansion and explore just how the Duke of Burgundy was able to unite these disparate territories. Time Period Covered: 1430-1433 Notable People: Philip the Good, Jacqueline of Bavaria, Frank van Borselen, Philip of Saint-PolContinue reading “Episode 43: The Burgundian Union”
Episode 39: Meanwhile Back in France
While Philip was occupied in Hainault, Holland, and Zeeland the Hundred Years War still raged in France. The steady advance of the English continues while the Dauphinists, consumed by internal conflict, attempt to stem the tide. Time Period Covered: 1424-1429 Notable People: Arthur de Richemont, Yolande of Aragon, Charles VII, Jean Louvet, Tanneguy du Chatel, Georges deContinue reading “Episode 39: Meanwhile Back in France”
Episode 38: The Battle for Holland
Philip the Good and his cousin Jacqueline of Bavaria are locked in a struggle for the Counties of Holland and Zeeland. But this conflict between cousins is only one part of the partisan clash between the Hook and Cod Factions which has been going on for decades. Now the dynastic and factional strife has combinedContinue reading “Episode 38: The Battle for Holland”
Episode 37: Matrimonial Mayhem and Havoc in Hainaut
Jacqueline of Bavaria is back in the Low Countries with a new husband. While Philip the Good, John IV of Brabant, and John the Pitiless are all arrayed against her, the Countess of Hainaut-Holland-Zeeland is going to fight for her Counties and now she has the English backing her up…right? Time Period Covered: 1421-1425 Notable People: PhilipContinue reading “Episode 37: Matrimonial Mayhem and Havoc in Hainaut”
Episode 36: Bedford, Bourges, and Beyond
The King is dead, long live the King…whoever that might be. After the deaths of Henry V of England and Charles VI of France, the Duke of Bedford took the lead in continuing the Lancastrian conquest of France. Bedford’s opponent, Charles VII, led a rump state in the south, known derisively as the Kingdom ofContinue reading “Episode 36: Bedford, Bourges, and Beyond”
Episode 35: Disinherited
With the Treaty of Troyes, the English and Burgundians have come together to defeat the Dauphinists. But that’s easier said than done, once the actual work of war and conquest began, difficulties popped up almost immediately. Time Period Covered: 1421-1422 Notable People: Philip the Good, Henry V of England, Charles VI of France, Charles VII of France,Continue reading “Episode 35: Disinherited”
Episode 34: The Treaty of Troyes
In the wake of the assassination of John the Fearless, the Burgundians came to the conclusion that no peace could be made with the Dauphin. Instead the Duke of Burgundy and his followers decided to throw their lot in with the English and sign the controversial Treaty of Troyes. Time Period Covered: 1419-1420 Notable People: Philip theContinue reading “Episode 34: The Treaty of Troyes”
Episode 33: The Next Generation Season 2
Between 1415 and 1419, the third generation of Burgundians came to power in the Low Countries. In this episode we’ll explore the early careers of the grandchildren of Philip the Bold: Philip the Good, Jacqueline of Bavaria, John IV of Brabant, and Philip of Saint-Pol. Time Period Covered: 1415-1421 Notable People: Philip the Good, Jacqueline of Bavaria,Continue reading “Episode 33: The Next Generation Season 2”
Supplemental 6: The Rapondi Company and Ducal Finance
The Rapondi were Philip the Bold and John the Fearless’ favorite bankers. They funded everything from the day-to-day operations of the Burgundian Court to the Nicopolis Crusade to John’s armies in the Civil War. For more on the Rapondi Company check out Bart Lambert’s Book The City, The Duke, and Their Banker. Sources The City,Continue reading “Supplemental 6: The Rapondi Company and Ducal Finance”
Grand Dukes of the West 