The Succession War wasn't his fault. Even though he couldn't produce an heir, he designated one in his will. Charlie was a gud boi who dindu nuffin wrong.
>>3370686
What should he have done? Let other European powers split his empire? He was right, prestige-wise.
Though it would have been nice if he made contingencies to give the Spanish Netherlands to France and Milan to Austria to meddle with the classic alliances but yeah ....
>>3370686
>he couldn't produce an heir
Give him the right woman and he could've
>>3370686
Why did they just accept his chosen heir?
>>3372690
>Why did they just accept his chosen heir?
*Didn't*