One of the most important battles in European history was fought on September 25, 1396. Nicopolis was the first battle where the Ottoman Turks encountered a Western European army. The Ottomans were led by their sultan, Bayezid I, while the Christian crusaders came from several nations. Among their leaders were several important French and Burgundian figures, namely Philip of Artois, the Constable of France; Jean II le Miengre dit Bouciciault, the Marshal of France; and John the Fearless, Duke...
