On October 19, 1469, in Valladolid, a secret ceremony reshaped Europe.
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On October 19, 1469, in Valladolid, a secret ceremony reshaped Europe. This was no love match but a forced alliance—a calculated political deal sealed with a dowry of 100,000 gold florins, a fortune that bought an empire. Full video — How One Marriage Deal Reshaped a Dynasty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyDRe_xKwbA
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