Philip V of Spain: A short reign

In 1700 King Charles II of Spain died childless.
His will named the 16-year old Philip, Duke of Anjou, grandson of King Louis XIV of France, as his successor.
On November 1, 1700, Philip became King of Spain as Philip V.
A year later, on November 2, 1701, Philip married Maria Luisa of Savoy.

Suppose Philip V dies in August of 1701.
He has not married. Who is the new King of Spain?
 
My vote is that Charles of Habsburg becomes Carlos III. With Felipe gone there is no one for Spain to rally around. Carlos takes the throne with accommodations to France: Naples and Sicily, Lorraine. Perhaps the Duke of Lorraine is installed in Sardinia. This is going to make the Austrian Succession in 1711 very interesting.
 
In 1700 King Charles II of Spain died childless.
His will named the 16-year old Philip, Duke of Anjou, grandson of King Louis XIV of France, as his successor.
On November 1, 1700, Philip became King of Spain as Philip V.
A year later, on November 2, 1701, Philip married Maria Luisa of Savoy.

Suppose Philip V dies in August of 1701.
He has not married. Who is the new King of Spain?

His brother, the Duke of Berri? He was heir presumptive to the throne until the birth of Luis I and did not renounce his claims till 1712.
 
Philippe d'Orléans (1674-1723)
His father, Philippe I, Duke of Orleans died in June of 1701.
Philippe (1674-1723) inherited the dukedom of Orleans. Thus he is Philippe II, Duke of Orleans.
In reality, Philippe was regent of France for King Louis XV.
In this scenario, Philippe II d'Orléans succeeds to the Spanish throne as King Philip VI.
 
Philippe d'Orléans (1674-1723)
His father, Philippe I, Duke of Orleans died in June of 1701.
Philippe (1674-1723) inherited the dukedom of Orleans. Thus he is Philippe II, Duke of Orleans.
In reality, Philippe was regent of France for King Louis XV.
In this scenario, Philippe II d'Orléans succeeds to the Spanish throne as King Philip VI.

The Duke of Orleans would not become King of Spain. He wasn't even considered among the claimants which were sons of the Grand Dauphin, Charles of Austria (later HRE) and in default the House of Savoy.
 
His brother, the Duke of Berri? He was heir presumptive to the throne until the birth of Luis I and did not renounce his claims till 1712.

I agree. France would shift its support to Berry. This would complicate things for a future Treaty of Utrecht since I doubt Louis XIV would want to exclude him from succession in France. Leaving the throne to the Hapsburgs is a less desirable choice.
 
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