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power as magistrates. the count of flanders invaded and briefly occupied brussels. after flemish troops left, from to , a new city wall was constructed: the inner ring, or "pentagon" now follows its course. by , after the wedding of heiress margaret iii of flanders with philip the bold, duke of burgundy
in , the duke of burgundy gained control of the duchy of brabant. brussels became the princely capital of the prosperous low countries, and flourished. artists, including rogier van der weyden ( – ), and craftsmen, produced paintings, wooden sculptures, large historical tapestries, plate, jewelry, that...
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