Duchy of Burgundy

The Duchy of Burgundy was a powerful and influential territory in medieval France, established in the 9th century. It included the region around the city of Dijon and later expanded under various dukes, particularly in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Duchy became a center of culture and politics, often vying for power against the French crown. Its rulers, such as Philip the Bold and Charles the Bold, sought to create a vast state that could rival France. The duchy’s eventual absorption into France in the late 15th century marked a significant shift in the balance of power in the region.