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  1. RedKing

    WI: The French sponsored Christopher Columbus?

    As well all know Columbus spent years trying to get sponsorship from various European rulers. What if instead of getting said sponsorship from the Catholic Monarchs, he got it from France? Let's say after getting rejected by the Spanish he goes to France who agrees to sponsor him, what happens...
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    WI: Maximilian I dies in 1478?

    As the tin says, what if Maximilian Habsburg died in 1478 shortly after the birth of his son Philip? Obviously, Mary of Burgundy is going to remarry asap since she needs a powerful husband to help defend Burgundy from France but to whom? All of Edward IV’s brothers are married and his Woodville...
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    WI: Frances Brandon's son born in 1556 lives?

    In otl, Frances Brandon had a son in 1556 with her second husband Adrian Stokes, although the child was stillborn. But what if he lived? How would he impact the English succession? On one hand, he's the only English-born male heir who is eligible for succession under the Third Succession Act but...
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    WI: Mary I marries Philip of Bavaria and has a child?

    This is a bit of a long winded one, but the idea came to me and I think it’s a really interesting one, so here we go: In otl, Philip of Bavaria, Duke of Palatine-Neuberg, tried to win Mary’s hand in marriage for some time, though he ultimately failed due to Mary’s reluctance and later Henry’s...
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    WI: Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon switch death dates?

    As the title says, Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon switch dates, i.e. Henry VIII dies on January 7th 1536 while Katherine lives on until January 28th 1547. For Henry VIII this is quite simple. In January 1536 of otl he had a jousting accident that left him unconscious and many feared he would...
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    WI: Henry VI had a daughter?

    Let’s say in 1455/6, Margaret of Anjou fell pregnant and gave birth to a healthy daughter (let’s call her Katherine for simplicity). How would this affect things? Obviously, a mere daughter is unlikely to deter York and friends from attempting to get rid of the King’s ‘evil councillors’ or to...
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    WI: Richard, Duke of York doesn’t become Lord Protector in 1454?

    The title says it all, what if Richard, 3rd Duke of York doesn’t become the Lord Protector for Henry VI in 1454? The POD is simple, the Lord High Chancellor, Archbishop John Kemp doesn’t die. Even during Henry VI’s madness, English government could continue thanks to the Lord High Chancellor...
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    WI: Henry VII’s lifespan was as long as his mother’s

    On this day, Henry VII passed away at the age of 52. He was succeeded by his son, Henry VIII who broke his betrothal to Eleanor of Austria and married Catherine of Aragon instead. As we all know, this led to the King’s Great Matter and the split between the Church of England and the Catholic...
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    WI: Edward IV dies in 1469

    In otl, the Earl of Warwick led an army against Edward IV at the Battle of Edgecote in 1469, which saw Edward captured. But what if Edward IV died, say a stray arrow hits him in the eye (Godwin style) or a soldier doesn’t recognise him and slashes him down. What happens next? Obviosuly, Warwick...
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    WI: Charles the Bold gave military support to the House of Lancaster?

    In our timeline, Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, held Lancastrian sympathies up until the Readeption, when he switched to supporting the Yorks militarily. This was a huge boon for the Yorkists and helped them emerge triumphant against the Lancastrians in the Readeption. But what if Charles’s...
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    The Four Suns in Splendour: A Wars of the Roses Collaborative Timeline
    Threadmarks: Chapter 1 - The Escape

    December 30th 1460: The Battle of Wakefield has just ended. It has been a disaster for the Yorkists, with their leader, Richard of York falling alongside his close ally the Earl of Salisbury. York’s son, Edmund flees from the Battle, with a vengeful Baron, John Clifford in pursuit. For a moment...
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    WI: Henry VII was less paranoid?

    As is well known, Henry VII was a paranoid King and understandably so (having spent years in exile and with his life at risk). But what if, for some reason, Henry VII was less or not paranoid at all? Let say this starts from the start of his reign and lasts through it. What changes? His early...
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    The Dancing Kings: A Collaborative Timeline
    Threadmarks: The Dancing Kings

    August 1518: In the Duchy of Burgundy, Charles of Burgundy is enjoying a feast, rich with wine and food. As he dines, he suddenly begins dancing. At first it is the source of laughter and bemusement. But then it continues. Seconds turn into minutes, minutes turn into hours and hours turn into...
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    WI: Henry VI had quadruplet daughters?

    Inspired by the Tiny Tudors/Petite Plantagenets trope, the POD here is that in 1453, Margaret of Anjou gives birth to quadruplet daughters. Let’s call them (in order of birth) Katherine, Margaret, Blanche and Elizabeth. Who would they marry? Obviously, Somerset and York are going to compete for...
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    WI/PC: Wars of the Roses leads to England breaking up?

    The Wars of the Roses was a brutal conflict between the Lancastrians and Yorkists, but ultimately England came through it united. But what if this wasn’t the case? What if the Wars of the Roses results in England breaking into two or more countries? How could this happen? Maybe the earlier...
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    WI: Henry of Bolingbroke killed in 1381?

    During Wat Tyler’s Rebellion the Tower of London was sacked and royal officials were executed. Among the royal officials was Henry of Bolingbroke, who by virtue of being the son of John of Gaunt was also in danger. Fortunately for Henry he was saved by John Ferrour. But what if John hadn’t saved...
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    WI/PC: Elizabeth I marries Francis of Anjou

    Of all of Elizabeth’s potential suitors, Francis of Anjou was one of, if not the closest to winning Elizabeth’s hand. Obviously she decided against the marriage due to religious and political concerns. But what if the marriage had gone through? Obviously, Elizabeth will probably not have issue...
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    WI: Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon had a daughter in 1518

    In 1518, Katherine of Aragon had a stillborn child, much to the disappointment of Henry VIII who began to lose faith in her ability to give him a son. Ultimately this lead to Henry divorcing Katherine as well as England’s divorce from the Catholic Church. But what if Katherine’s child had been a...
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    WI: Anne of Brittany died in 1498 instead of Anne of France?

    In OTL, Anne of Brittany had a daughter named Anne of France who died on her day of birth. But what if the opposite happened? What if Anne of Brittany died in childbirth while Anne of France lived? Let’s also assume that Charles VIII still dies on schedule leaving Louis of Orleans King...
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    WI: John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset lives?

    John Beaufort, Duke of Somerset was the Father of Lady Margaret Beaufort and Grandfather of Henry VII. He died in 1444 of unknown causes (some speculate through suicide) his death saw his lands pass to his daughter and his Earldom to his brother Edmund (later the Duke of Somerset) who arguably...
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