Is it possible for the Wittelsbachs to rule Mainland Venice or the March of Verona or all of the Republic of Venice?
Is it possible for the Wittelsbachs to rule Mainland Venice or the March of Verona or all of the Republic of Venice?
I agree, having a Wittelsbach granted the march of Verona is a good start.
Perhaps the Savoyards have some bad genetic luck post-unification and the sole Princess of Italy as the sole heir (ie, she has no cousins, is the last of her line, ect) marries a Bavarian Prince? There is some uproar but Parliament eventually agrees to the marriage, albeit with restrictions, although her husband shall be crowned and be King of Italy besides her.
A little out there, but a Bavarian would technically rule Venice.
Another idea is the War of Austria Succession... the Franco-Bavarians do much better and manage to take Bohemia and Austria proper; Maria Theresa is left with Hungary and Bavaria, now ruling Austria and Bohemia. If something like Napoleon happens, a parition of Italy appears likely, and this Bavarian monarchy would benefit.