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Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy

Diamond — Burgundian ruler who carried great diamonds into battle as talismans before losing them at Grandson

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Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond. Burgundian ruler who carried great diamonds into battle as talismans before losing them at Grandson (1467).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy?
Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond. Burgundian ruler who carried great diamonds into battle as talismans before losing them at Grandson.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1467. Origin / association: Belgium / Netherlands.
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StoneDiamond
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Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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Stone

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Region

🇧🇪Belgium / Netherlands

Era

Antiquity & Royal Courts (pre-1700)
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