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In 1579, Francis, the Duke of Anjou and brother to the King of France was invited by William the Silent to become hereditary sovereign of the Netherlands. He also became the Duke of Brabant of Count of Flanders for a time, but wasn't very popular amongst the Dutch (because he was both French and Catholic) and quickly ruined himself trying to take Antwerp, because he was dissatisfied with his lack of powers.

Is there anyway to maintain Anjou in the Netherlands as a hereditary sovereign? Perhaps his attack on Antwerp succeeds and he manages a few more military victories which increase his popularity amongst the Dutch? His arrival scared the Duke of Parma, who feared the Dutch gaining the other hand in the eighty years war. Shortly after his disgrace, he died, which also paved the way for Henry of Navarre to become heir to the French throne.

What effects will this have on history, as Anjou will no doubt succeed his brother? A union of France and the Netherlands seems quite scary..
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