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During the 1730s, both the future Frederick the Great and Maria Theresa were seeking spouses. Frederick even once suggested himself that he marry Maria Theresa to his father (although he said he would renounce his succession), but his father was convinced otherwise.

What if it was agreed that Frederick would marry Maria Theresa, without renouncing the succession (but maybe retaining the two separate realms). What could make this marriage possible, and how would it affect the rest of 18th century Europe?
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