Burgundy survives the division, her goals from then on ?

So they survived the division, their ruler survived the siege where he died ( too lazy to google, wiki or whatnot ). What is her prime enemy from then on; is it still France or she sticks to HRE states ?
They would, with given time form Lotharingia again but the decision of that proportions would inevitably lead to non stop rounds of war with mentioned parties, or...? Would their power base remain in the burgundian part of modern France or gravitate towards Benelux ? For me only possible part of reality that would be true would be friendship with England and Spain in anti - French alliances, you ?
 
So they survived the division, their ruler survived the siege where he died ( too lazy to google, wiki or whatnot ). What is her prime enemy from then on; is it still France or she sticks to HRE states ?
They would, with given time form Lotharingia again but the decision of that proportions would inevitably lead to non stop rounds of war with mentioned parties, or...? Would their power base remain in the burgundian part of modern France or gravitate towards Benelux ? For me only possible part of reality that would be true would be friendship with England and Spain in anti - French alliances, you ?


Well, even bofore Charles died, he was getting the worst of it against the Swiss, and France is bound to take advantage. So she's the immediate enemy.

Interesting question is what happens after Richard III becomes King of England. Charles the Bold was a great-grandson of John of Gaunt, so might have tried to put himself forward as the Lancastrian "candidate" for the throne instead of Henry Tudor. Don't know what his chances would have been, but success means an "Anglo-Netherlands" kingdom with other bits attached.
 
Well, even bofore Charles died, he was getting the worst of it against the Swiss, and France is bound to take advantage. So she's the immediate enemy.

Interesting question is what happens after Richard III becomes King of England. Charles the Bold was a great-grandson of John of Gaunt, so might have tried to put himself forward as the Lancastrian "candidate" for the throne instead of Henry Tudor. Don't know what his chances would have been, but success means an "Anglo-Netherlands" kingdom with other bits attached.

More likely IMO is that the Duke provides more support for Henry Tudor as Lanacastrian candidate on the acceptance that England will come to Burgundy's aid in wars with France. The possibility of, for example, Brittany remaining independent, England taking a few other French towns in the Pas de Calais or such other minor gains and weakenings of France therefore increases. Burgundy for example would probably see an independent Brittany as a good thing.
 
I recall reading that the Pope was close to recognising the duke as king (presumably the crown of Lotharingia or of old pre-Capetian Burgundy?). This would give it legitimacy and stability in international eyes, and allow it to make its own way on its own terms

Best Regards
Grey Wolf
 
Wasn't Charles married to a Yorkist? Richard's sister to be exact? Wouldn't that make it hard for him to choose sides?
 
If Burgundy sticks with HRE what are her chances that she becomes one of the Electors of HRE?
Edit: If Charles was married to a Yorkist could he act as an alternative "Henry VII"? He would have a higher claim than Henry Tudor...
 
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