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Acknowledgements: Even if this timeline sputters out I would like to thank the whole site really but LSCatilina in particular for inspiring me to get this idea off the ground.
Forward: The death of Charles the Bold in 1477 and collapse of Independent duchy of Burgundy can be considered one of the many turning points in history as it served to secure the integrity of the French state and solidify the hegemony of the Austrian Habsburgs over the Holy Roman Empire. The conflict between the French and the empires of the Habsburg would define the conflict in Europe for centuries to come. This timeline envisions a world where the Habsburgs didn’t receive The Burgundian Inheritance, and instead the Vaudémont. In time this creates another power with the Holy Roman Empire, which after struggling to survive the Crisis of the Catholic Church manages to secure the role of a Prince Elector and becomes Emperor at least once.
Author’s Note I must warn you that this timeline may be too lights on butterflies at least at first because I have barely any idea what I’m doing. Comments and Critique are very much welcome and never hesitate to point out anything egregiously stupid.