Who acknowledged Ferdinand's right to succeed Matthias in Bohemia and Hungary in exchange for territorial concessions in 1617?
Philip III of Spain
Philip II of Spain
Rudolf II
Charles II of Spain
Answer
Philip III of Spain acknowledged Ferdinand's right to succeed Matthias in Bohemia and Hungary in exchange for territorial concessions in 1617. This was done in order to secure the Habsburgs' hold on these territories, which were important strategic locations for the empire.
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