The Treaty of Péronne ended a confrontation between Charles the Bold and Louis XI, granting Burgundy territorial gains including the county of Ponthieu.
Key Facts
- Date signed
- October 14, 1468
- Location
- Péronne, county of Vermandois (Burgundian territory)
- Territorial gain
- County of Ponthieu acquired by Burgundy
- Burgundian negotiators
- Guillaume de Bische and Ferry de Clugny
- French negotiator
- Louis XI and Cardinal de la Balue
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Tensions between the French crown and the Duchy of Burgundy escalated during the reign of Louis XI, who sought to curb Burgundian power. Louis XI's visit to Péronne placed him in a vulnerable position, giving Charles the Bold leverage to impose terms favorable to Burgundy.
On October 14, 1468, Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and King Louis XI of France signed the Treaty of Péronne. Negotiations on the Burgundian side were led by Charles, assisted by Guillaume de Bische and Ferry de Clugny, while Louis XI negotiated personally alongside Cardinal de la Balue.
Under the treaty's terms, Burgundy secured the English-claimed county of Ponthieu, marking a significant territorial and diplomatic victory for Charles the Bold. The agreement temporarily constrained French royal authority while strengthening the Duchy of Burgundy's position relative to the French crown.
Political Outcome
Burgundy gained the county of Ponthieu; Louis XI accepted terms favorable to Charles the Bold.
France and Burgundy in political rivalry, with Louis XI seeking dominance over the duchy.
Burgundy secured territorial concessions, temporarily gaining the upper hand over the French crown.