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The Solemn Oath That Cost John His Life
A powerful 15th-century French prince swears peace - then his rival is murdered three days later. What will this change?
The Solemn Oath That Cost John His Life
This episode explores the life of John of Burgundy, a man whose calculated decisions and ruthless ambition shaped his destiny. It delves into the events that led him to a fateful encounter on a bridge, questioning the true cost of power and trust.
Person: John of Burgundy
Date: November 1407
Location: Paris
Event: Murder of Louis I of Orléans
Period: Hundred Years' War
- John of Burgundy was born in 1371 into a France embroiled in the…
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