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Charles The Bewitched of Spain
In September 1665, Charles II was crowned king of Spain. He was the latest in the line of Habsburg rulers to sit on the Spanish throne. However, this young monarch was the product of generations of inbreeding. Due to this, his health issues and disfigurements led to an early death in 1700, which ended the Habsburg line in Spain and led to a bloody war for the throne. Learn about the unfortunate life and death of Charles the Bewitched on History Under the Radar.
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By Nick HowardIn September 1665, Charles II was crowned king of Spain. He was the latest in the line of Habsburg rulers to sit on the Spanish throne. However, this young monarch was the product of generations of inbreeding. Due to this, his health issues and disfigurements led to an early death in 1700, which ended the Habsburg line in Spain and led to a bloody war for the throne. Learn about the unfortunate life and death of Charles the Bewitched on History Under the Radar.