Who would have been his successor if John IV hadn't become king?
Philip III of Spain
John III, Duke of Braganza
Catherine, Duchess of Braganza
No plausible successor
Answer
No plausible successor was identified or groomed by John III or the king's advisors during his reign, leaving the succession uncertain and unresolved. As a result, upon the demise of John III without a clear heir, the Portuguese throne faced a succession crisis, characterized by competing claims and power struggles among various noble factions and foreign powers seeking influence in Portugal.
The Royal Journey: Unraveling the Legacy of John IV of Portugal
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