Marie of Burgundy was a significant historical figure born in 1457. She was the only child of Charles the Bold, the Duke of Burgundy, and Isabelle of Portugal. After her father's death in 1477, she inherited the vast Burgundian territories, which included parts of modern-day France and Belgium. Her marriage to Maximilian I of Austria helped to strengthen the Habsburg dynasty and expand their influence in Europe. Marie played a crucial role in the political landscape of her time. Her reign marked the end of the Burgundian state as it was absorbed into the Habsburg domains. Despite her short life, as she died in 1482, her legacy continued through her children, who became important figures in European history.