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Battle of Nancy

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BelligerentsDuchy of BurgundyDuchy of Lorraine
Old Swiss Confederacy
Imperial City of Strassburg/Lower League?Commanders and leadersCharles the BoldRené II, Duke of LorraineStrength 2,000–8,000 men Lorraine: 10,000–12,000 men
Swiss: 8,000–10,000 men
Alsace : 800 menCasualties and losses Unknown, presumably near total Unknown

The Battle of Nancy was the final and decisive battle of the Burgundian Wars, fought on 5 January 1477 outside the walls of Nancy, Lorraine by Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, against René II, Duke of Lorraine, and the Swiss Confederacy. René's forces won the battle, and Charles' mutilated body was found two days later.