Keaton. Week 3 History. The Spanish Succession

At this time in the European world, Spain found themselves searching for a new ruler. The people of that country did not really care who the ruler would be, just as long as he was able to manage the empire. Eventually, a young boy was to be appointed Spain's next king, but died suddenly and unexpectedly. This was Joseph Ferdinand of Bavaria. Now, the kings of England and France had to make a second choice. Their next selection would have been the Arch-duke Charles, who was the son of the Roman Emperor, but the very ill King Charles II of Spain completed his will, which stated the Duke of Anjou was heir to the throne. He was known as Philip V of Spain.