Inbreeding ended a powerful royal dynasty
The Habsburg dynasty's centuries of intermarriage for power led to severe genetic weakening, causing deformities and ultimately ending their Spanish royal line, reshaping European history.
The powerful Habsburg dynasty, which ruled much of Europe for centuries, extensively intermarried to keep power. This strategy, while effective for a time, led to severe genetic problems over generations, increasing harmful traits. A famous example is the "Habsburg jaw," a pronounced chin seen in many portraits.
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