Historedia
Person

Philip the Good

Events
3
Episodes
9
Years
1447–1467

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Philip the Good, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Ghent War of 1449–1453

    1447–1453

    Role: Duke of Burgundy

    1. January 1447 · GhentSalt Tax Rejection

      Philip proposed a semi-permanent salt tax in 1447, which Ghent rejected, initiating the fiscal conflict.

    2. 28 October 1451 · GhentGhent Takes Up Arms

      On 28 October 1451, Ghent guilds proclaimed a general strike and took up arms against Philip.

    3. 31 March 1452 · Brussels (manifesto issued)Declaration of War

      Philip declared war on Ghent on 31 March 1452 after issuing a manifesto of grievances.

    4. 1453 · GaverePeace of Gavere

      The humiliating Peace of Gavere ended the revolt, suppressing Ghent's autonomy.

    5. July 1453 · GavereBattle of Gavere

      In July 1453, Burgundian forces defeated the Ghent army near Gavere, leading to the city's surrender.

  2. Death of Charles VII and the succession of Louis XI

    1461

    Role: Duke of Burgundy

    1. 22 July 1461 · FranceDeath of Charles VII

      Charles VII died on 22 July 1461 after his physicians predicted he would not live past August.

    2. 22 July 1461 · FranceAccession of Louis XI

      Louis XI became King of France on 22 July 1461, leaving the Burgundian court to take possession of his kingdom.

  3. Succession of Charles the Bold and Battle of Brustem

    1467

    Role: Duke of Burgundy

    1. 15 June 1467 · BurgundySuccession

      Charles the Bold succeeded Philip the Good as Duke of Burgundy following his father's death in June 1467.

    2. 28 October 1467 · Brustem, near Sint-TruidenBattle of Brustem

      Charles the Bold defeated the Prince-Bishopric of Liège at the Battle of Brustem on 28 October 1467.

Sources

  1. Philip the Good Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  2. Louis XI Wikipedia
  3. Charles VII of France Wikipedia
  4. Philip the Good Wikipedia