Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI has a son

Wasn't there still a Medici branch in Naples? (Medici-Ottanjo) Granted their claim was pretty distant but if Charles VI expressly stated he intends to reclaim for the Empire/enfoff on the Medici of Naples he'd be able to stave off Franco-Spanish influence and maybe get more allies for the potential War of Tuscan Succession. Heck a conference could be made to avoid another war if the War of Polish Succession is that fresh.
 
Wasn't there still a Medici branch in Naples? (Medici-Ottanjo) Granted their claim was pretty distant but if Charles VI expressly stated he intends to reclaim for the Empire/enfoff on the Medici of Naples he'd be able to stave off Franco-Spanish influence and maybe get more allies for the potential War of Tuscan Succession. Heck a conference could be made to avoid another war if the War of Polish Succession is that fresh.

Would the others go for it though? Especially if there are those with closer claims to the Duchy?
 
Would the others go for it though? Especially if there are those with closer claims to the Duchy?
I don't think anyone would be happy either way but, it'd be the best option to avoid aggrandising anyone else. It keeps the balance of power more or less the same as before. Maybe a slight increase in Austrian influence.
 
I don't think anyone would be happy either way but, it'd be the best option to avoid aggrandising anyone else. It keeps the balance of power more or less the same as before. Maybe a slight increase in Austrian influence.
This is true. I imagine all sides would be hoping that this branch of the Medici keep going
 
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