Succession of Charles the Bold and Battle of Brustem (1467)

Following Philip the Good's death in June 1467, Charles the Bold succeeded as Duke of Burgundy. Later that year, the Prince-Bishopric of Liège rebelled, leading to the Battle of Brustem in October where Charles defeated the Liège forces.

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Succession of Charles the Bold. Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy from 1419, died on 15 June 1467. His only surviving legitimate son, Charles, succeeded him as the last Duke of Burgundy from the House of Valois-Burgundy, beginning a reign that lasted until 1477.

Rebellion in Liège. After Philip the Good's death, the people of Liège rose against their Prince-Bishop, who fled the city. This uprising marked the beginning of the Second Liège War, a conflict between the Burgundian State and the Prince-Bishopric of Liège.

Battle of Brustem. The conflict culminated in the Battle of Brustem on 28 October 1467. Fought near Sint-Truiden, the engagement resulted in a victory for the Burgundian forces under Charles the Bold against the Prince-Bishopric of Liège.

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