n.
French Philippe known as Philip the Bold
born Jan. 17, 1342, Pontoise, France
died April 27, 1404, Halle, Brabant
Duke of Burgundy (13631404).
He was granted the duchy of Burgundy by his father, John II , and by marriage and purchase he acquired additional lands in northern and central France, Flanders, and the Netherlands. He shared the government with his brothers during the minority of his nephew Charles VI , ensuring friendly relations with England and Germany. When Charles went insane (1392), Philip became virtual ruler of France. He formed an alliance with England (1396) and withdrew his support of the Avignon papacy (1398).