King Ferdinand 1492
His world turned upside down.
AKA
"Ferdinand the Catholic"
Born
1452
Died
1516
Portrait Year
1492
Portrait Age
40
The dual monarchy was fully engaged in the eradication of the Moorish culture in Spain, and the vast influence of Jewry. The fall of Granada and the Inquisition nearly eclipsed Columbus "discovery'' of the new world across the seas. Evidence of unlimited gold awakened Ferdinand's interest, however.
Region
Italy & Spain