Burgundian Netherlands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burgundian Netherlands
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| 1384–1482 | |||||||
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| Status | Imperial and French fiefs | ||||||
| Capital | Brussels | ||||||
| Common languages | Dutch, Low Saxon, Frisian, Walloon, Luxembourgish, French | ||||||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | ||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||
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1384 | ||||||
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• Disestablished
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1482 | ||||||
| ISO 3166 code | NL | ||||||
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The Burgundian Netherlands was a group of lands in what is now Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and parts of northern France. These lands were ruled by powerful dukes from the House of Valois-Burgundy, and later by the House of Habsburg. This period lasted from 1384 to 1482. It was a time when these different areas were joined together under one ruler, even though they were still separate regions. Many of these lands were considered fiefs of either the Holy Roman Empire or France.
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Who Ruled the Burgundian Lands?
The Burgundian dukes were important rulers who brought many different territories in the Low Countries under their control. Here are the main rulers during this time:
Valois Dukes of Burgundy
These dukes were part of the French royal family, the House of Valois. They expanded their power and lands greatly.
- Philip the Bold (ruled 1384–1405)
- Philip was the first Duke of Burgundy to rule these lands. He was the son of King John II of France. He gained control of Flanders and other areas through his marriage to Margaret III of Flanders.
- John the Fearless (ruled 1405–1419)
- John was Philip's son. He continued to expand the family's influence, but his rule was marked by conflicts, especially with the French royal family.
- Philip the Good (ruled 1419–1467)
- Philip the Good was a very powerful duke. He added many more territories to the Burgundian Netherlands, including Brabant, Holland, Zeeland, and Luxembourg. He was known for his wealth and for supporting arts and culture.
- Charles the Bold (ruled 1467–1477)
- Charles was Philip the Good's son. He was very ambitious and wanted to create a new kingdom between France and the Holy Roman Empire. However, he died in battle, which led to big changes for the Burgundian lands.
Valois Duchess of Burgundy
After Charles the Bold's death, his daughter inherited the lands.
- Mary of Burgundy (ruled 1477–1482)
- Mary was Charles's daughter. She became the Duchess after her father died. To protect her lands from France, she married Maximilian I of Habsburg. This marriage was very important because it brought the Burgundian lands under the control of the powerful Habsburg family.
Habsburg Dukes of Burgundy
The Habsburg family took over the rule of the Burgundian Netherlands after Mary of Burgundy's marriage. These lands became known as the Habsburg Netherlands.
- Philip the Handsome (ruled 1482–1506)
- Philip was Mary's son. His father, Maximilian I, ruled as regent for him until Philip was old enough.
- Charles V (ruled 1506–1555)
- Charles V was Philip the Handsome's son. He became one of the most powerful rulers in European history, controlling a vast empire that included Spain, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Burgundian Netherlands.
Images for kids
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Jean Wauquelin presenting his 'Chroniques de Hainaut' to Philip the Good, in Mons, County of Hainaut, Burgundian Netherlands.
See also
In Spanish: Países Bajos Borgoñones para niños
