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Philip V of France, second son of Philip IV of France, ascended the throne under rather strange circumstances (as his claim to the throne was based on an interpretation of Salic Law that stipulated females could not inherit the throne, thus putting him ahead of his niece Joan of Navarre). Of Philip IV's sons he was the most politically astute and strongest, and his marriage was the happiest among his siblings.

Now, supposing he does not get ill and die at the age of thirty, what would the long-term ramifications of him surviving, and if he manages to father a son, what could happen?
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