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Henry I of Portugal was the last independent king of Portugal prior to the iberian union after his great nephew Sebastian died in Morocco in 1578.

He was also a cardinal in the catholic church and was capable of voting in 6 papal conclaves, though he didn't actually attend any of them.

Do we know if his royal status was why he didn't vote? And in terms of alternative history is there any chance of him being in the papal conclaves under different circumstances or, this is a longshot but, even actually becoming pope?

And if he did become pope what would happen when Sebastian died?
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