When he died of smallpox in February 1699 , an alternative was required .
The Spanish refused to accept the division of their Empire and on 14 November 1698 , Charles published his Will , making Joseph Ferdinand heir to an independent and undivided Spanish monarchy .
When Charles died of smallpox in February 1699 , an alternative was required .
The Spanish refused to accept the division of their Empire and on 14 November 1698 , Charles published his Will , making Joseph Ferdinand heir to an independent and undivided Spanish monarchy .