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Say Elizabeth Woodville dies giving birth to Margaret in 1472. Could widowed Edward IV marry heiress of Burgundy as his second wife in such case? House of York was allied with Burgundy, Edward's sister Margaret of York married Charles the Bold in 1468 while his brother George tried to get Mary's hand IOTL. Edward is certainly more valuable candidate than George. Also, assuming that Edward IV has son(s) by Mary and dies like IOTL, how would succession after his death look like? Declaring Edward V illegitimate would make little sense for Richard of York if his younger half-brothers exist. Would Richard still be able to usurp the throne?
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