some remained in Paris, while additional works were added to the collection, many of which were not originally part of the Library of the Dukes of Burgundy.

In 1827, a fire struck the Palace of Charles of Lorraine, where the library had been relocated. While the manuscripts were unharmed, the extinguishing water caused irreparable damage to dozens of leather and parchment bindings.

On 19 June 1837, following Belgian independence,

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