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Why might a king get married? List as many reasons as you can.

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- Strengthen political ties to another region (Example: French King Louis XIV marrying Queen Maria Theresa of Spain)

- Reconcile with opposing families who have been feuding with the King’s House for decades

- Produce an heir, which is extremely valuable to the continuation of a reign
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