Ferdinand of Aragon

Ferdinand of Aragon, known as Ferdinand II the Catholic, was born in Castile. In 1461, his father designated him as his heir:he became King of Sicily when he came of age, in 1468.

He married Isabella of Castile in 1469:Castile and Aragon became two united kingdoms. It reinforces the royalty by establishing controls of the military orders, or by operating a submission of the nobility.

He also created a new Inquisition and conquered the kingdom of Granada in 1492:Pope Alexander VI gave him the title of "Catholic King".

Charles V, his grandson, inherited his kingdom of Aragon at the time of his death.

1452 - 1516

Status

King

Erwin Rommel

Ferdinand of Magellan

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