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Ranuccio Farnese was the heir to the Duchy of Parma when in 1580, a question arose to who should become the new ruler of Portugal. Ranuccio was the heir by primogeniture to the throne, but as his father was an ally and vassal to Philip II of Spain his rights were not pushed forward and consequently Philip became king. What would it take for Philip II to back Ranuccio s claim to the throne to ensure he became king of Portugal? And what consequences could there be from such a thing?
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