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Burgundian Wars
Wars that destroyed Burgundian military power and altered the balance between France, the Swiss and the Habsburgs.
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Overview adapted from a Wikipedia summary and stored locally on May 11, 2026.
The Burgundian Wars pitted Charles the Bold's Burgundy against the Swiss Confederacy and allies. Burgundy's defeat altered the balance between France, the Habsburgs and the Swiss.
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1300-1499historical border era
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