What if Charles the bold somehow survives the battle at Nancy in 1477 and get's captured by Rene II duke of lorraine.
His daughter mary of burgundy signs the great privilege. To get the funds to pay his ransom. However Charles the bold get's wind of it and sends a official letter denouncing it. The flemish merchants/nobles do not wan't to pay unless Charles ratifies the privilege and Charles is well stuborn.
Both the king (france) and the emperor (Frederick III) are interested in the matter
Because Charles is still alive france does not invade burgundy.
This goes on until at least 1480 when Rene I of anjou dies and Rene II duke of lorraine wants to inherit his lands.
How would the situation evolve from this point? What would Mary have done in these 3 years?
His daughter mary of burgundy signs the great privilege. To get the funds to pay his ransom. However Charles the bold get's wind of it and sends a official letter denouncing it. The flemish merchants/nobles do not wan't to pay unless Charles ratifies the privilege and Charles is well stuborn.
Both the king (france) and the emperor (Frederick III) are interested in the matter
Because Charles is still alive france does not invade burgundy.
This goes on until at least 1480 when Rene I of anjou dies and Rene II duke of lorraine wants to inherit his lands.
How would the situation evolve from this point? What would Mary have done in these 3 years?