Charles II Health Issues Plunged Europe Into War

The video explores the life of Charles II of Spain, the last of the Spanish Habsburgs, whose severe health issues, largely due to inbreeding, led to the decline of the Spanish Empire. The Habsburg dynasty's practice of intermarriage resulted in genetic disorders that plagued Charles II, affecting his ability to rule. His death without an heir led to the War of the Spanish Succession, as European powers vied for control of the Spanish throne.

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