Mother of Philip III

Charles II – King of Spain (last Spanish Habsburg)

1. Literally insane for most of his life (the happy product of inbreeding!!!)

2. Suffered from Mandibular Prognathism

A disfiguring genetic disorder where the lower jaw outgrows the upper one. (Actually, often referred to as “Habsburg jaw” or “Habsburg lip” due to its prevalence in the blood line. Charles II had it so bad, he was unable to chew.

Only painting I could find of him… (as a young man)

Charles V had it… (grandfather)

Philip II had it too… (father)

Charles hangs on for 35 years as King of Spain - everyone is trying to position themselves to take over – no heir

King Louis XIV – marries his eldest sister (Maria Theresa of Spain)

HR Emperor Leopold I – marries his other sister (Maria Anna)

Based on this, who deserves the position?

Charles hangs on for 35 years as King of Spain - everyone is trying to position themselves to take over – no heir

King Louis XIV – marries his eldest sister (Maria Theresa of Spain)

HR Emperor Leopold I – marries his other sister (Maria Anna)

What does Charles II’s will say?

The Will: Philip V is named as successor

He is Louis XIV’s grandson & Philip IV of Spain’s great-grandson

This begins the Bourbon Line ruling Spain

What is Grand Alliance of 1701 and who put it together?

Player MotiveAustria Keep Spain in Habsburg family & crush Bavaria & extent powerDutch Security - keep France out of Spanish NetherlandsEnglish Same as Dutch + Keep Catholic Stuarts out of EnglandMinor German States Crows - gain whatever turned up…