philippe duke of Anjou son of Louis XV lives

Another what if.

This time involving Philippe duke of Anjou second son of Louis XV, born in 1730 and dead by 1733 otl. If Philippe had been born healthy and lived into adulthood what might have changed? The sucession would be much more stable, so perhaps less immediate desire for the dauphin to marry?

I picture Philippe being a soldier and warrior first, politician far second.

Who could he marry?nis there an Orleans cousin available?
 
He could have married the Infanta Maria doroteia of Portugal between 1754 and 1757 or one of the daughters of Maria Theresa (Maria Anna, Maria Cristina or Maria Isabel) between 1754-1759.
**My favorite candidate would certainly be the Archduchess Maria Anna, who, although she possessed certain types of physical deficiencies, was the most interesting among the princesses mentioned, standing out for her intelligence
 
Another what if.

This time involving Philippe duke of Anjou second son of Louis XV, born in 1730 and dead by 1733 otl. If Philippe had been born healthy and lived into adulthood what might have changed? The sucession would be much more stable, so perhaps less immediate desire for the dauphin to marry?

I picture Philippe being a soldier and warrior first, politician far second.

Who could he marry?nis there an Orleans cousin available?

Prevent him from being fed soil and bones from some or other saint's tomb in his final illness and you might have a shot.

I think the dauphin will still marry on schedule, and Philippe's wife being shopped for around the same time. When the dauphin marries Maria Josefa of Saxony, a good idea would be to cement ties with Bavaria and marry Anjou to Maria Josefa or Maria Anna of Bavaria. Another option is Elisabeth of Württemberg. OTL her brother wanted to marry her to the prince de Conti or de Condé (can't remember which right now), but the costs were too prohibitive to merit the marriage. Here, if he can find a decent sponsor - like Bavaria? Prussia? - he might consider that his sister becoming duchesse d'Anjou is significantly more valuable than a mere princesse du sang
 
He could have married the Infanta Maria doroteia of Portugal between 1754 and 1757 or one of the daughters of Maria Theresa (Maria Anna, Maria Cristina or Maria Isabel) between 1754-1759.
**My favorite candidate would certainly be the Archduchess Maria Anna, who, although she possessed certain types of physical deficiencies, was the most interesting among the princesses mentioned, standing out for her intelligence
Interesting given the switching nature of the alliances Maria Anna could be quite good though the marriage wouldn’t be popular
Prevent him from being fed soil and bones from some or other saint's tomb in his final illness and you might have a shot.

I think the dauphin will still marry on schedule, and Philippe's wife being shopped for around the same time. When the dauphin marries Maria Josefa of Saxony, a good idea would be to cement ties with Bavaria and marry Anjou to Maria Josefa or Maria Anna of Bavaria. Another option is Elisabeth of Württemberg. OTL her brother wanted to marry her to the prince de Conti or de Condé (can't remember which right now), but the costs were too prohibitive to merit the marriage. Here, if he can find a decent sponsor - like Bavaria? Prussia? - he might consider that his sister becoming duchesse d'Anjou is significantly more valuable than a mere princesse du sang

Maria Anna could be quite good, and I can see prussia sponsoring the Elisabeth marriage due to their alliance at the time
 
My favorite candidate would certainly be the Archduchess Maria Anna, who, although she possessed certain types of physical deficiencies, was the most interesting among the princesses mentioned, standing out for her intelligence

Maria Anna is problematic. According to some sources, she was in a wheelchair, while others make no mention of it. She was dropped by her nurse as a baby, which is what caused the paralysis. Maria Theresia never looked for a husband for her, so it's likely that while she wasn't entirely without merit, she wouldn't do for the diplomatic scene. And she certainly wouldn't do for a younger son of the future king of France.
 
Maria Anna is problematic. According to some sources, she was in a wheelchair, while others make no mention of it. She was dropped by her nurse as a baby, which is what caused the paralysis. Maria Theresia never looked for a husband for her, so it's likely that while she wasn't entirely without merit, she wouldn't do for the diplomatic scene. And she certainly wouldn't do for a younger son of the future king of France.
This is true
 
This is true
Maria Anna is problematic. According to some sources, she was in a wheelchair, while others make no mention of it. She was dropped by her nurse as a baby, which is what caused the paralysis. Maria Theresia never looked for a husband for her, so it's likely that while she wasn't entirely without merit, she wouldn't do for the diplomatic scene. And she certainly wouldn't do for a younger son of the future king of France.
Would you recommend going for Bavaria hen?
 
Would you recommend going for Bavaria hen?

Well, the Diplomatic Revolution only took place in the 1750s-1760s, by which time Anjou is most likely married already. To give him an Austrian archduchess seems a bit unlikely. That said, since he is the second son, a Portuguese infanta might not be a poor match (although Queen Mariana Vittoria will still likely put a pin in that idea). Failing that, a princess of Bavaria, Savoy or Modena are all equal opportunity marriage partners.

I'd suggest Theresia Natalia of Brunswick - sister of the queens of Prussia and Denmark - but she'd be closer in age to the dauphin rather than Anjou, so I think she'd be excluded on the grounds of that.
 
Well, the Diplomatic Revolution only took place in the 1750s-1760s, by which time Anjou is most likely married already. To give him an Austrian archduchess seems a bit unlikely. That said, since he is the second son, a Portuguese infanta might not be a poor match (although Queen Mariana Vittoria will still likely put a pin in that idea). Failing that, a princess of Bavaria, Savoy or Modena are all equal opportunity marriage partners.

I'd suggest Theresia Natalia of Brunswick - sister of the queens of Prussia and Denmark - but she'd be closer in age to the dauphin rather than Anjou, so I think she'd be excluded on the grounds of that.
Hmm this is true, and given the war of Austrian succession is approaching I feel Bavaria would be a smart marriage
 
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