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Habsburg Inbreeding with Dr. Adam Rutherford

Dan Snow's History Hit

CHAPTER

The Troubled Life of Carlos II

This chapter discusses the life and death of Carlos II, the last ruler of the Habsburg dynasty, and the consequences of Habsburg inbreeding on the family's genetic health and power. It explores the difficulties faced by Carlos II and the impact of his disabilities on his reign, as well as the complex family tree and intermarriage within the Habsburg dynasty.

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