The following is a chronological statement of the principal events in the life of Charles the Bold during the period described in this volume: | 1444 | The French troops defeated at Saint Jacob. | | 1469 | Charles the Bold secures Sigismund’s possessions. | | 1469 | Charles appoints Hagenbach governor. | | 1473 | Sigismund becomes an ally of Louis of France. | | 1473 | Flight of Emperor Frederick from Treves. | | 1474 | The “Everlasting Compact” signed. | | 1474 | Hagenbach captured and put to death. | | 1474 | Swiss Confederates declare war against Charles. | | 1476 | Massacre of garrison at Granson. | | March 2, 1476 | Charles defeated at Granson. | | June 9, 1476 | Charles defeated at Murten. | | January 5, 1477 | Charles defeated and killed under the walls of Nancy. |
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