The direct line of the Farnese family becomes extinct in Parma and Piacenza, so in accordance with the Treaty of Seville (November 1729), the succession passes to Charles of Spain, son of Elizabeth Farnese and Philip V . However, Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI subsequently seizes the territories, and France and England refuse to aid Spain in expelling him.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The direct Farnese line becomes extinct". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17345, accessed 05 May 2024.]
