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445. The Habsburgs: Secrets of a Dynasty

The Rest Is History

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The Romantic Saga of Maximilian and the Habsburg Dynasty's Expansion

Maximilian, a remarkable and romantic figure, married the daughter of Charles the Bold, solidifying the Habsburg dynasty's expansion. Despite his lack of wealth, he embarked on a daring journey to save his princess in Burgundy. Their love story, surrounded by Latin as their common language, was tragically short-lived. However, their children, especially Philip who married the heiress of Castile, set the groundwork for the Habsburgs' extensive empire spanning Spain, Burgundy, Central Europe, Austria, and parts of the Americas. This strategic network of marriages eventually led to the reign of Charles V, who ruled over a vast empire that included regions across the globe, establishing the Habsburgs as a powerful and far-reaching dynasty.

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