Philippe the Good was a Duke of Burgundy who ruled from 1419 to 1467. He was a member of the Valois dynasty and played a significant role in the politics of Western Europe during the Hundred Years' War. Philippe was known for his diplomatic skills and efforts to expand his territory, making Burgundy a powerful state. Under his leadership, the Burgundian Netherlands flourished economically and culturally. Philippe was a patron of the arts, supporting artists and writers, which contributed to the Renaissance in the region. His reign marked a period of prosperity and influence for the Duchy of Burgundy.