Survival of the Polish Vasas

The four children of Wladyslaw IV and Jan II of Poland, died in infancy.

Wladyslaw IV by Cecilia Renata of Austria
Zygmunt Kazimierz (1640-1647) died of dysentery
Maria Anna Izabela (1642-1642) died of a convulsions.
A daughter (1644), died at birth.

Jan II Kazimierz by Ludwika Maria of Gonzaga-Nevers
Maria Anna Teresa (1650-1651), died of unknown causes
Karol Ludwik/Jan Zygmunt (1652-1652) died of unknown causes

Since I can't seem to find the causes of death for Jan II Kazimierz' children, let's assume they died of something equally easily butterfly-able like their cousins.

If there were to be a new generation of Vasa royalty for Poland, would it make any difference in the long run to the future of the PLC? And just as an added butterfly, with a Polish-born prince favorable to a foreigner, the king (whichever one could actually manage it) gets the Sejm to institute the vivente rege to prevent some foreign/local (non-royal) prince from seizing power during a regency.
 
Zygmunt Kazimierz (1640-1647) died of dysentery

The most butterfly-able death of them all, though no real major butterflies in internal affairs till 1653-1654 as the regent is likely to be his uncle (who will remain a Cardinal) and his French step-mother (who does not remarry to said uncle).
If the prince (Sigismund IV) inherits his dad's brains and his religious pragmatism, the Commonwealth is up for the glorious future. I have more faith in Wladyslaw's progeny than in that of his brother's.

May even try a TL with the POD of this particular prince surviving.
 
Sigismund Kazimierz' wiki article even gives the idea that he would've been a good king, since he seems to have inherited his father's energy and he was extremely intelligent (according to the sources of the time).

And I would definitely look forward to said TL.
 
Sigismund Kazimierz' wiki article even gives the idea that he would've been a good king, since he seems to have inherited his father's energy and he was extremely intelligent (according to the sources of the time).

He was only 7 years old. It would be strange if he had no energy. ;)
 
If I ever have time...considering that my 2 major projects (here and on fai.org.ru) are on hiatus and I'm trying to find success as a co-writer...

But that's by far my favorite 1640ies Commonwealth PoD. Only thing I'm not sure about is the possibility of underage son of the late King being preferred over his brother, but Wladyslaw is the guy to push vivente rege or at least election guaratees in favor of his son. If Wladyslaw's policy towards minorities are continued, no mass uprising in Ukraine. Also there was a 2.0 patch (sort of) to the Brest Union which was promptly ignored by Jan II Casimir.
Really, a Polish "William III" can have all sorts of interesting consequences and possibly butterfly half of the sh*t of 1650ies for Commonwealth.
 
If I ever have time...considering that my 2 major projects (here and on fai.org.ru) are on hiatus and I'm trying to find success as a co-writer...

But that's by far my favorite 1640ies Commonwealth PoD. Only thing I'm not sure about is the possibility of underage son of the late King being preferred over his brother, but Wladyslaw is the guy to push vivente rege or at least election guaratees in favor of his son. If Wladyslaw's policy towards minorities are continued, no mass uprising in Ukraine. Also there was a 2.0 patch (sort of) to the Brest Union which was promptly ignored by Jan II Casimir.
Really, a Polish "William III" can have all sorts of interesting consequences and possibly butterfly half of the sh*t of 1650ies for Commonwealth.

Could (if you attempt this TL) let Wladyslaw's ideas for a Polish navy be more successful - pretty please:D
 
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