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Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria from 1358-1365 was a very interesting man, married to the daughter of HRE Charles IV, he managed to bring many changes to Austria and to Vienna itself, his sudden death in 1365, led to the partition of Austrian lands in 1379 between his brothers Albert and Leopold.

Now what I am wondering is what if he does not die in 1365 and has issue with his wife?

Does this lead to a stronger Austria? A potentially earlier candidacy for the HRE?

What might happen with regards to his brothers?
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