Inbreeding: Downfall of a Spanish dynasty

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 09:56 in Paleontology & Archaeology

The powerful Habsburg dynasty that ruled Spain for nearly 200 years came to an abrupt end in 1700 with the death of King Charles II, who left no heirs to the throne.

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