Charles II was the last monarch of Spain from the House of Habsburg, embodying a tragic period of decline and the stark consequences of dynastic inbreeding. King Charles II's life was marked by significant physical and mental challenges, stemming from numerous generations of intermarriage within his royal family.

This episode delves into the sorrowful life of a king whose existence was far from the typical image of strength and leadership. Instead, Charles bore the weight of severe health issues, including disfigurement and epilepsy, due to at least 16 generations of inbreeding—all in a misguided effort to maintain the royal bloodline's purity. Though he wore the crown, it's likely no one would envy such a painful life. This is his story.

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

01:11 Early Life & Ancestry

03:50 Health Problems & Abnormalities

06:54 Rule

09:35 Final Years & Autopsy

Music: Fernweh - Myuu

MP3 Download: Myuu - Fernweh

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