Maximilian I holy Roman emperor has a second son

Or perhaps Ferdinand tries to revolt against his uncle Franz and claim the title King of Romans from his cousin Maximilian!
 
Plot twist!


Or perhaps he's governour of Napels, Milan and Sicily. If Margaret of Austria dies as otl then Charles second son can perhaps inherit the low countries. Charles can spend a year or so in Burgundy if Franz has the empire. Isabella of Portugal was a capable regent and withouth her husbands long absence in Austria the burden on her is lighter.
 
Plot twist!


Or perhaps he's governour of Napels, Milan and Sicily. If Margaret of Austria dies as otl then Charles second son can perhaps inherit the low countries. Charles can spend a year or so in Burgundy if Franz has the empire. Isabella of Portugal was a capable regent and withouth her husbands long absence in Austria the burden on her is lighter.

This is very true
 
Charles I of Spain b 1500 d 1547 m Isabella of Portugal b 1503 d 1545
Issue:

-Infanta Juana of Spain b 1522

-Juan III of Spain b 1525

-Infante Ferdinand b 1527 d 1530

-Infante Manuel b 1528

-Infanta Maria b 1530

-Infante Philip b 1532 d 1532

-Infanta Isabella b 1535 d 1536
 
Charles I of Spain b 1500 d 1547 m Isabella of Portugal b 1503 d 1545
Issue:

-Infanta Juana of Spain b 1522

-Juan III of Spain b 1525

-Infante Ferdinand b 1527 d 1530

-Infante Manuel b 1528

-Infanta Maria b 1530

-Infante Philip b 1532 d 1532

-Infanta Isabella b 1535 d 1536

Why Juan for the heir instead of Philip? Wouldn't Carlos want to honour his father?
 
I think a french princess would be better in this case. Make peace and since Isabella is still alive at that point it might go different. If Maria Manuela even exists in this TL.
 
I think a french princess would be better in this case. Make peace and since Isabella is still alive at that point it might go different. If Maria Manuela even exists in this TL.

This is very true, and of course with Carlos not having to worry about things like the Holy Roman Empire he could live longer, and perhaps as you say bring peace with Charles VIII or his son
 
If he's spend the majority of his life in spain there are still maladies to deal with there. Malaria, plauge, horse accidents and other such things. You can still die in Spain, you know.

Just because you stay away from the ocean so that you don't drown doesnt mean that you won't get hit by a car on land.
 
Oh, sorry you meant Charles VIII of France. Well, the Valois branch always seemed a bit fragile so I put Charles down to die in 1520 or so.
 
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