In 1617, what did Philip III of Spain receive in return for acknowledging Ferdinand's right to succeed Matthias in Hungary and Bohemia?
The lands of Bohemia
Territorial concessions
The title of Holy Roman Emperor
The crown of Spain
Answer
Philip III of Spain received territorial concessions in return for acknowledging Ferdinand's right to succeed Matthias in Hungary and Bohemia. This was part of the 1617 Treaty of Vienna, which also stipulated that Ferdinand would renounce his claim to the Spanish throne.
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