Talk:History of Burgundy

LDC -- Help -- I didn't understand your comment...what did I do wrong, and how do I keep from doing it? Are you talking about the acute accents? JHK

Removed content
I removed the following section, recently added by 202.7.190.130. It appears to be a chunk of text taken from some other source (though a search hasn't turned up anything). In general, the information is redundant and not written in good Wikipedia style (too many damned adjectives!), but I'm putting it here in case anyone feels that any or all of the information (properly Wikified, please!) needs to go back in. (The last line is obviously junk.) --Dcfleck 13:45, 2005 Jun 19 (UTC)

General
```` Bourgogne is a peaceful rural région at the heart of France, which has a rich and unique history. In English La Bourgogne is written as Burgundy. The name Burgundy originated in the 400’s when the Burgundians moved into Gaul from Germany in the 5th century A.D. These people established a kingdom that covers most of present-day South-Eastern France. At the height of its later power in the 14th and 15th centuries, Burgundy controlled vast territories in present-day Netherlands, Belgium, and northeast France. King Louis XI incorporated Burgundy into the French crown lands in 1477.

Burgundy is also home to a wealth of famous Romanesque churches and stately renaissance homes.

Bourgogne is world famous for it’s prestigious wine growing areas and wine producing areas. Its wines are complex Pinot noirs and Austere Chardonnays. The Pinot Noir grapes are the basis of their red wines and their white wines come from the Chardonnay grapes. Most of the vineyards are found in the attractive area called the Côte d'Or.

Interesting fact: The Ezzy Family has been traced back to Burgundy!

MY ESSAY
Erm Hi! I wrote this burgundy essay thing.I don't know who this person is who claim's it's theirs because it is part of my essay which I put in wikipedia to help people. I have proof. I am an Ezzy and the last sentence is not junk, thank you very much!

--202.7.190.131 11:21, 13 October 2005 (UTC)


 * Hi Ezzy! Once you contribute something to Wikipedia, others will change the text. It will be altered, for instance, to a more encyclopedic style. That's why the last sentence was called 'junk': it is not something that belongs in an encyclopedia. --JoanneB 11:25, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

Map requested
A map would be helpful, especially one that would illustrate the text in the introductory paragraph and the History section. Jim 16:13, 4 March 2006 (UTC)
 * I agree ==Alcuin 03:24, 12 September 2006 (UTC)


 * I agree 85.138.1.15 15:16, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

End of Burgundy
I've got a two questions, the answers to which I think should be encorporated into this page. First of all, Burgundy was a rising power in the 15th c., why was it so easily dismantled? Other regions have lost kings and recovered or at least maintained a seperate identity after being absorbed by a larger kingdom. Secondly, other than food is there any differences in Burgundian cultuere, and how do the people of the region feel about the differences, I mean is it like Normandy or Brittany, or like Corsica, or is it fully integrated into French culture that there is no difference between this region and others other than the food?

As many part of France, 500 years of centralisation from "Paris" has ensured that local differences are eradicated as much as possible. As such, in French History, Burgundy and its Dukes are mainly seen as traitors and murderers (Joan of Ark). Kids in school within Burgundy are taught French History, not local History.. Through time, this obviously diminishes the pride and sense of belonging. The article, according to the official version, does not accurately explain the events of 1477 and how the then king of France invaded the duchy despoiling the inheritance of his god daughter.

As to the question of after 1477... Well Burgundy very much retained its own parliament for the next 300 years. Several revolts occurred against the central power, but all were very bloodily dealt with. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.159.80.171 (talk) 19:43, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

corrections and amplifications
I've made a few historical corrections and clarifications. If you have any questions please let me know. I welcome comment.

An American, I've lived in Burgundy for 25 years and possess a very extensive library concerning the region, with over 2000 documents, reflecting my interest in its history, institutions, art and culture.

DavytheFatBoy (talk) 23:50, 12 January 2010 (UTC)