I will keep this short. Let's say that, after Chile declares its independence from Spain, they decide to have a constitutional monarchy in order to preserve order and civility in the political scene and to avoid the failed republics and constant coups and civil wars that happen in other Latin American countries. The Government Junta of Chile, instead of recognizing Ferdinand of Spain as their ruler, decides to find their own monarch. My question is, what potential candidates are there in 1810 who would be willing to travel to Chile to become King of Chile?
I am looking for a list of eligible men in 1810 who are
- European nobles or princes
- Not already the rulers of any state
- Between the age of 18 and 40
- Not first in line to inherit any other throne
- Not the future monarch of any other nation
- Willing to actually accept the Chilean throne
Now, this entire thing is up for discussion. If you choose, we could try to think of reasons for the Government Junta to choose to form an independent constitutional monarchy. How would this new Kingdom of Chile function? Would it borrow from the Westminster system, or would the King have more powers, filling the role that the President plays in most other Latin American countries? (I would prefer the latter, but it doesn't matter.) Would this Chile be stronger than the Chile we know today? What house would the monarch be from? I appreciate any and all replies that this thread gets.
I am looking for a list of eligible men in 1810 who are
- European nobles or princes
- Not already the rulers of any state
- Between the age of 18 and 40
- Not first in line to inherit any other throne
- Not the future monarch of any other nation
- Willing to actually accept the Chilean throne
Now, this entire thing is up for discussion. If you choose, we could try to think of reasons for the Government Junta to choose to form an independent constitutional monarchy. How would this new Kingdom of Chile function? Would it borrow from the Westminster system, or would the King have more powers, filling the role that the President plays in most other Latin American countries? (I would prefer the latter, but it doesn't matter.) Would this Chile be stronger than the Chile we know today? What house would the monarch be from? I appreciate any and all replies that this thread gets.
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