Charles le Téméraire

Charles le Téméraire, also known as Charles the Bold, was the Duke of Burgundy from 1467 until his death in 1477. He is remembered for his ambitious attempts to expand the Burgundian state and for his tragic downfall in battles against the Swiss Confederacy, which marked the decline of Burgundian power in Europe. His life and reign have been subjects of extensive historical study, reflecting the complexities of late medieval politics.