Philip the Bold (1342-1404), duke of Burgundy (1363-1404), was a son of John II of France. From 1380-1388 he ruled France as regent for his nephew, Charles VI.
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... in 1471. His paternal name was Hemerken or Hammerlein, "little hammer."
In 1395 he was sent to the school at Deventer
conducted by the Brethren of the Common ...