Ferdinand II of Aragon, also known as Ferdinand the Catholic, was a king who ruled in Spain from 1479 until his death in 1516, and he is known for unifying Spain and sponsoring explorers like Christopher Columbus.
Overview
Conquest Of Granada
Unification Of Spain
The Spanish Inquisition
Early Life And Background
Legacy And Historical Impact
Role In The Age Of Exploration
Expulsion Of The Moors And Jews
Political Alliances And Warfare
Marriage To Isabella I Of Castile
Cultural Contributions And Patronage
The Alhambra
Catholicism
Government
Territory
Columbus
Spanish
John Ii
Castile
Granada
Spirit
Future
๐ Ferdinand II of Aragon, also known as Ferdinand the Catholic, reigned as king from 1479 until 1516.
๐ He and his wife, Isabella, sponsored Christopher Columbus, leading to the discovery of the Americas.
๐ฐ Ferdinand was born in 1452 in a noble family in Sos del Rey Catรณlico, Aragon.
๐ His marriage to Isabella I of Castile helped unite two powerful kingdoms, Aragon and Castile.
๐ช Together, Ferdinand and Isabella worked to unify Spain into one strong kingdom.
๐ The Spanish Inquisition was created by Ferdinand and Isabella to ensure everyone followed the Catholic faith.
๐ช In 1492, they expelled Muslims and Jews who refused to convert to Catholicism.
๐ฐ The Conquest of Granada in 1492 marked the end of Muslim rule in Spain and completed its unification.
๐ Ferdinand and Isabella's support for exploration made Spain a powerful nation during the Age of Exploration.
๐ญ They were known for their love of the arts and supported many artists and thinkers during their rule.
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