Duchy of Burgundy
Also known as Transaonian Burgundy
vassal territory of France, 918–1482
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The Duchy of Burgundy was a large territory in eastern France that existed as a vassal state from 918 to 1482, meaning it was nominally under French rule but often acted with considerable independence. It matters historically because during this period it became a powerful and wealthy region that significantly influenced European politics before eventually being fully absorbed back into France.
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- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 1477-01-01
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- Duchy of Burgundy
- inception
- 0880-00-00
- name in native language
- Ducatus Burgundiae
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The Duchy of Burgundy was a medieval and early modern feudal polity in north-western regions of historical Burgundy. It was a duchy, ruled by dukes of Burgundy. The Duchy belonged to the Kingdom of France, and was initially bordering the Kingdom of Burgundy to the east and south, thus being distinct from the neighboring Free County of Burgundy (modern region of Franche-Comté). The first duke of Burgundy (Latin: dux Burgundiae), attested in sources by that title, was Richard the Justiciar in 918.
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