Battle of Nancy
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pseudoprime
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The Battle of Nancy ended poorly for Charles the Bold, whose mutilated body was found three days later.
Waymark Code: WM4XN8
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 10/10/2008
Views: 31
The Battle of Nancy was part of the Burgundian Wars. Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, besieged Nancy. René, Duke of Lorraine, arrived with forces to relieve the siege on January 5, 1477. Charles' outnumbered forces were defeated, and Charles himself fell in battle. His mutilated body was found days later.
This waymark is at the spot where his body was found; there is a plaque marking the site.
Name of Battle:
Battle of Nancy
Name of War: Burgundian Wars
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 01/05/1477
Date of Battle (End): 01/05/1477
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.