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Bourbon, it ain’t just a whiskey from Kentucky! In the 17th and 18th centuries, this cadet branch of the French royal family came to rule France, Spain, Parma, Naples and Sicily. Along the way they did plenty of cousin kissing and sister swapping. On a scale from one to Hapsburg, they’re about an 8. They suffered more than their share of inbreeding related infant mortality and mental illness. But not quite enough to have mandibular Prognathism named after them. Though the Spanish line did coin the term Bourbon nose. Over two episodes, we’ll climb down the tangled branches of the Bourbon family tree and meet the individuals who made history in Europe’s once dominant dynasty. Today we’ll meet the Spanish and Italian Bourbons. When centuries of inbreeding killed off the Spanish Hapsburgs, the Bourbons said “Hold my wine!” But by some miracle, this branch of the family managed to hold on to not one but two thrones, upon which they still perch today.
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Join me on an historic adventure in Spain! bestintravelgroup.com/trips/spanish-royal-history-with-lindsay-holiday
Bourbon, it ain’t just a whiskey from Kentucky! In the 17th and 18th centuries, this cadet branch of the French royal family came to rule France, Spain, Parma, Naples and Sicily. Along the way they did plenty of cousin kissing and sister swapping. On a scale from one to Hapsburg, they’re about an 8. They suffered more than their share of inbreeding related infant mortality and mental illness. But not quite enough to have mandibular Prognathism named after them. Though the Spanish line did coin the term Bourbon nose. Over two episodes, we’ll climb down the tangled branches of the Bourbon family tree and meet the individuals who made history in Europe’s once dominant dynasty. Today we’ll meet the Spanish and Italian Bourbons. When centuries of inbreeding killed off the Spanish Hapsburgs, the Bourbons said “Hold my wine!” But by some miracle, this branch of the family managed to hold on to not one but two thrones, upon which they still perch today.
Please consider supporting me at patreon.com/LindsayHoliday
Check out the History Tea Time Podcast:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7iW8gOI5wb5TNFAIhBd9Om?si=46aeeacd64214ac0
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-tea-time/id1619978406
Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503
Instagram: instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday
Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell
For business inquiries, please contact LindsayHoliday@ellify.com
