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                              John the Fearless (1371-1419)
14th century France was in utter turmoil, torn apart by an insane king, multiple assassinations, a failed Crusade, a brutal civil war, and a new, devastating phase of the Hundred Years' War. The country was on the brink of collapse.
At the center of it all stood one man: John the Fearless, a prince of the blood with a legitimate claim to the throne, a crusader who battled the Turks in the Balkans, and a powerful duke who shaped the destiny of an entire nation.
John earned his name 'the Fearless' at the Battle of Nicopolis fighting the Ottoman Turks. Sultan Bayezid I gave him the name after witnessing John's fierce nature in battle. John was captured at Nicopolis and remained a prisoner for two years.
After returning to France and becoming the Duke of Burgundy he looked to expand his power and influence, ultimately assassinating the Duke of Orleans leading to the ArmagnacâBurgundian Civil War.
John the Fearless' story is a wild tale of ambition, betrayal, and bloodshed. So, get ready to explore a pivotal chapter of French history.
Get all the links and see the bibliography in the show notes on Medieval Archives!
Grab a free copy of A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous Fourteenth Century by Barbara W. Tuchman
Other episodes mentioned:
Ep. 31 - Mad Monarchs of the Middle Ages
Ep. 44 - The Battle of Agincourt (1415)
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đ«đ· John the Fearless and the Bloody Fight for France đ«đ·
Executive Producer:
âTwo Anonymous Producers (Thank you! you know who you are)
đ°Become a Producer! DONATEÂ to the show via PayPal, or use Venmo You can also donate with Stripe
                              John the Fearless (1371-1419)
14th century France was in utter turmoil, torn apart by an insane king, multiple assassinations, a failed Crusade, a brutal civil war, and a new, devastating phase of the Hundred Years' War. The country was on the brink of collapse.
At the center of it all stood one man: John the Fearless, a prince of the blood with a legitimate claim to the throne, a crusader who battled the Turks in the Balkans, and a powerful duke who shaped the destiny of an entire nation.
John earned his name 'the Fearless' at the Battle of Nicopolis fighting the Ottoman Turks. Sultan Bayezid I gave him the name after witnessing John's fierce nature in battle. John was captured at Nicopolis and remained a prisoner for two years.
After returning to France and becoming the Duke of Burgundy he looked to expand his power and influence, ultimately assassinating the Duke of Orleans leading to the ArmagnacâBurgundian Civil War.
John the Fearless' story is a wild tale of ambition, betrayal, and bloodshed. So, get ready to explore a pivotal chapter of French history.
Get all the links and see the bibliography in the show notes on Medieval Archives!
Grab a free copy of A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous Fourteenth Century by Barbara W. Tuchman
Other episodes mentioned:
Ep. 31 - Mad Monarchs of the Middle Ages
Ep. 44 - The Battle of Agincourt (1415)
Follow Medieval Archives on X.com | Mastodon | Blue Sky
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Medieval Archives is AD free and AI free because of our wonderful producers. Help keep Medieval History alive by becoming a producer today.
Love Medieval History? Help us spread the word and become a history-making legend!
Boost the show and see the artwork with a Podcasting 2.0 certified app: Castamatic | iCatcher! | Pocket Casts | Fountain | Breez | Sphinx
RSS Podcast Feed
Intro music provided by Tim Rayburn. It is available at Magnatune.com
Thank You to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports the show. We appreciate you taking the time to listen to each episode. Share it with your friends!
Copyright © 2025 · Dragon Moon Media
All Rights Reserved. No Infringement is Intended.
Medieval Archives & Dragon Moon Media production.Â
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