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Philip II, Duke of Burgundy


Philip II, Duke of Burgundy, known as the Bold (Philippe II de Bourgogne, le Hardi in French) (January 15, 1342April 27, 1404), was the fourth son of King John II of France and his wife, Bonne of Luxembourg.

His father gave him the Duchy of Burgundy in 1363, which he ruled until his death. Between 1380 and 1388 he ruled France with his brothers, the Duke of Bourbon and the Duke of Berry, as co-regents, for their nephew, Charles VI, who was mad.

He was the founder of the second and last ducal House of Burgundy. He married countess Margaret III of Flanders (1350–1404/5) on June 19, 1369, thereby uniting the rich dominions of Burgundy and Flanders and had the following issue:

See also: Dukes of Burgundy family tree


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