Battle of Nancy

For the battle that took place in World War II, see Battle of Nancy (1944).
Battle of Nancy
Part of the Burgundian Wars

Miniature from the Berner Chronik, c. 1480. Bernese troops (bottom left, symbolized by a bear) and their allies (top left) attack the Burgundian army.
Date5 January 1477
Location
Outside the walls of Nancy, now in France
Result

Lorraine-Swiss victory

Belligerents
Duchy of Burgundy Duchy of Lorraine
Old Swiss Confederacy
Imperial City of Strassburg/Lower League?
Commanders and leaders
Charles the Bold † René II, Duke of Lorraine
Strength
2,000–8,000 men Lorraine: 10,000–12,000 men
Swiss: 8,000–10,000 men
Alsace : 800 men
Casualties 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.

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