Battle of Toro (4th March 1476) during War of Castilian Succession was military inconclusive, despite this Isabela and Ferdinand were able to portray battle as their victory. As result lots of supporters of Juana 'la Beltraneja' and her husband/uncle Alfonso decided to switch sides, not willing to fight for seemingly lost case. But what if during the battle some nasty accident happens to Ferdinand, resulting in his death? Isabella's camp hardly could claim to be victorious in such situation. Impression after battle should be reversed-Isabelistas are in worse shape with death of pretender's husband. So are Juanistas going to prevail? What would happen with Isabella and her daughter? Meanwhile what about Aragon, which is soon going to face her own succession crisis? John of Aragon has no legitimate sons now (and his own death is likely hastened by death of heir). Two daughters of John (Eleanor, born from Blanche of Navarre, and Juana, born from Juana Enriquez) are still alive, older is widow, younger one is not married yet. Crown of Aragon has not strict Salic Law, but still preffers male succession. There are Trastamaras in Naples and there is Henry, Duke of Segorbe, son of John's younger brother.
 
Battle of Toro (4th March 1476) during War of Castilian Succession was military inconclusive, despite this Isabela and Ferdinand were able to portray battle as their victory. As result lots of supporters of Juana 'la Beltraneja' and her husband/uncle Alfonso decided to switch sides, not willing to fight for seemingly lost case. But what if during the battle some nasty accident happens to Ferdinand, resulting in his death? Isabella's camp hardly could claim to be victorious in such situation. Impression after battle should be reversed-Isabelistas are in worse shape with death of pretender's husband. So are Juanistas going to prevail? What would happen with Isabella and her daughter? Meanwhile what about Aragon, which is soon going to face her own succession crisis? John of Aragon has no legitimate sons now (and his own death is likely hastened by death of heir). Two daughters of John (Eleanor, born from Blanche of Navarre, and Juana, born from Juana Enriquez) are still alive, older is widow, younger one is not married yet. Crown of Aragon has not strict Salic Law, but still preffers male succession. There are Trastamaras in Naples and there is Henry, Duke of Segorbe, son of John's younger brother.
Perhaps Juana is going to marry Francis Phoebus in this case.
 
Funnily enough, I had a similar scenario in mind about a year ago, but Fernando died in 1466 at the hands of the Duke of Lorraine. I could see Isabella marrying the Duke of Segorbe to get the support of Aragon. John probably makes him his heir. Catalonia probably revolts after his death (presumably earlier than OTL), supporting the Anjou claim to Aragon they championed only a decade prior. Eleanor likely doesn't make a claim to the throne of Aragon in favor of Enrique on the condition of Navarrese independence. France probably backs the Angevins, if only to keep them out of France. The Holy Roman Empire could back Isabel and Enrique to undermine France, but I doubt they'd actually be in the fighting. So we have a Joanist-Portuguese-French-Angevin coalition on one side and a Isabelist-Navarrese-Segorbine-Imperial coalition on the other side. It would certainly make for an interesting TL idea.
 
Battle of Toro (4th March 1476) during War of Castilian Succession was military inconclusive, despite this Isabela and Ferdinand were able to portray battle as their victory. As result lots of supporters of Juana 'la Beltraneja' and her husband/uncle Alfonso decided to switch sides, not willing to fight for seemingly lost case. But what if during the battle some nasty accident happens to Ferdinand, resulting in his death? Isabella's camp hardly could claim to be victorious in such situation. Impression after battle should be reversed-Isabelistas are in worse shape with death of pretender's husband. So are Juanistas going to prevail? What would happen with Isabella and her daughter? Meanwhile what about Aragon, which is soon going to face her own succession crisis? John of Aragon has no legitimate sons now (and his own death is likely hastened by death of heir). Two daughters of John (Eleanor, born from Blanche of Navarre, and Juana, born from Juana Enriquez) are still alive, older is widow, younger one is not married yet. Crown of Aragon has not strict Salic Law, but still preffers male succession. There are Trastamaras in Naples and there is Henry, Duke of Segorbe, son of John's younger brother.
Well the most likely option for Aragon would be little Isabella (already Queen of Sicily) and/or Francis Phoebus (who is just three years older than her) recognized as heir under condition to marry the other.. as I think who John would try to keep his line on the throne. Or John go with strictly male line and naming his nephew as heir (and maybe marrying Juana to him) but is less likely as Aragon has precedents for succession of male heirs from a female line
 
Little kids on the throne during conflict with Portugal and France-that is not good idea. John should be aware of it (he usurped throne from rightful heir once, he should know that mere birthrights are not enough).
Would he like to keep his bloodline on the throne perfect solution would be Segorbe married with Juana on Aragonese throne. Problem is there is widowef Isabella of Castile, marriage with her would give Enrique claim to the throne of Castile.
 
Well the most likely option for Aragon would be little Isabella (already Queen of Sicily) and/or Francis Phoebus (who is just three years older than her) recognized as heir under condition to marry the other.. as I think who John would try to keep his line on the throne. Or John go with strictly male line and naming his nephew as heir (and maybe marrying Juana to him) but is less likely as Aragon has precedents for succession of male heirs from a female line

Little kids on the throne during conflict with Portugal and France-that is not good idea. John should be aware of it (he usurped throne from rightful heir once, he should know that mere birthrights are not enough).
Would he like to keep his bloodline on the throne perfect solution would be Segorbe married with Juana on Aragonese throne. Problem is there is widowef Isabella of Castile, marriage with her would give Enrique claim to the throne of Castile.


I was told before that the Foix would not be accepted on the Castilian and Aragonese throne by LSCatilina.
 
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So question is rather not who would be next King od Aragon (Segorbe seems obvious) but whom would he marry-Juana or Isabel?
I'd say Isabel.
 
Little kids on the throne during conflict with Portugal and France-that is not good idea. John should be aware of it (he usurped throne from rightful heir once, he should know that mere birthrights are not enough).
Would he like to keep his bloodline on the throne perfect solution would be Segorbe married with Juana on Aragonese throne. Problem is there is widowef Isabella of Castile, marriage with her would give Enrique claim to the throne of Castile.
You have it totally wrong. Juan had neither usurped the Crown of Navarre or stolen it from a kid: he was already King of Navarre jure uxoris and after the death of his wife he simply argued (supported by his wife’s last will) who the Crown of Navarre was still his for the rest of his life (he was neither the only or the first ruler jure-uxoris to try that) and Carlos of Viana was already a grown-up man already married (as all three children of Juan and Blanche were married before her death). If Carlos had not tried to depose his father he would have inherited both Navarre and Aragon at his death.

So question is rather not who would be next King od Aragon (Segorbe seems obvious) but whom would he marry-Juana or Isabel?
I'd say Isabel.
I still think who you are dismissing too easily both Francis Phoebus and little Isabella’s claim...

If Segrobe became King then most likely he will marry Isabella of Castile, with Isabella of Sicily (as she would now be know being Queen of Sicily in her own right) recognized as heiress presuntive.
Juana will still go to marry Ferdinand I of Aragon and Isabella of Sicily at his point will most likely be engaged to the future Ferdinand II of Naples.
 
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