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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.
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