Margaret of Bavaria

Margaret of Bavaria, born in the year thirteen sixty-three, was a prominent political figure in her time, known for her strategic acumen and leadership. As the Duchess of Burgundy through her marriage to John the Fearless, she played a crucial role in the governance of the Burgundian territories.

During her husband's absences from fourteen hundred and four to fourteen hundred and nineteen, Margaret served as the regent of the Burgundian Low Countries. Her tenure was marked by her ability to maintain stability and defend her realm against external threats.

Following her husband's return, she continued to wield significant influence, acting as regent in French Burgundy from fourteen hundred and nineteen to fourteen hundred and twenty-three during her son's absence. Her most notable achievement came in fourteen hundred and nineteen when she successfully defended the Duchy of Burgundy against the ambitions of Count John IV of Armagnac, solidifying her legacy as a formidable leader.