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Civil Wars and Political Breakdowns in Late Medieval Europe

Tides of History

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Isabella's Marriage to Louis XI

Enrique IV of Castile was no Louis XI. Enrique eventually escaped, but he had to capitulate to their demands anyway. The new heir was to be Alfonso, Enrique's half-brother and the sister of Isabella. Because of Castile's inheritance laws, which allowed for succession through the female line, Isabella had a claim on the throne.

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