The succession of the Duchy of Mantua comes under dispute when the last of the Gonzaga line, Vincent II of Mantua, dies without heirs. Although Charles Duke of Nevers claims the title, Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II disputes this with the claim that the duchy is an imperial fief.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Death of Vincent II of Mantua provokes disputes". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15972, accessed 06 May 2024.]
