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Charles II of Spain [a] (6 November 1661 – 1 November 1700), also known as El Hechizado, or the Bewitched, was King of Spain from 1665 to 1700. The last monarch from the House of Habsburg which had ruled Spain since 1516, he died without children, leading to a European conflict over his successor.
Jun 9, 2024 · Published June 9, 2024. Updated June 10, 2024. King Charles II of Spain suffered from numerous physical and cognitive disabilities due to generations of inbreeding, and since his genetics rendered him infertile as well, the Spanish Habsburg dynasty came to an end when he died in 1700.
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Mar 23, 2017 · Habsburg Spain dissolved on November 1, 1700, following the death of its last, and probably the most infamous, ruler of all: Charles II of Spain. Although this king was granted the right to run a large and powerful kingdom, he is remembered as an infirm ruler, thanks to his many health disabilities and his poor intellect.
Jan 13, 2018 · Following his death, Charles’ autopsy report listed some shocking details. (Photo Credit: John Closterman / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain) According to one source, shortly before his death, Charles had moments in which he insisted on unearthing the corpses of his dead relatives, so he could see them.
Death-mask; plaster; of King Charles II; with an oval surround painted brown, and with legend; oval wooden mount with suspension loop. Production date 1685 (?)
Apr 14, 2009 · On November 1st, 1700, an entire dynasty of kings came to a crashing end with the death of Charles II of Spain. Charles had neither a pleasant life nor a successful reign. He was physically...
Apr 15, 2009 · On November 1st, 1700, an entire dynasty of kings came to a crashing end with the death of Charles II of Spain. Charles had neither a pleasant life nor a successful reign. He was physically disabled, mentally retarded and disfigured.
