Ferdinand III of Castille

13th-century saint and king of Castile, Leon and Galicia
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Ferdinand III of Castille
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Ferdinand III of Castille

Summary

Ferdinand III of Castille is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zamora[2]. He was born on August 5, 1199[3]. He died in Seville[4]. He died on May 30, 1252[5]. He worked as a ruler[6] and Miles Christianus[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand III of Castille was born in Zamora[2].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille was born in Q1776217[9].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille died in Seville[4].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille was born on August 5, 1199[3].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille died on May 30, 1252[5].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille is buried at Seville Cathedral[10].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille's father was Alfonso IX of León[11].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille's mother was Berengaria of Castile[12].
  • Among Ferdinand III of Castille's spouses was Elisabeth of Swabia[13].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille was married to Joan, Countess of Ponthieu[14].
  • A child of Ferdinand III of Castille was Alfonso X of Castile and Leon[15].
  • A child of Ferdinand III of Castille was Frederick of Castile[16].
  • A child of Ferdinand III of Castille was Ferdinando di Castiglia[17].
  • A child of Ferdinand III of Castille was Leonor de Castilla[18].
  • A child of Ferdinand III of Castille was Berenguela de Castilla[19].
  • A child of Ferdinand III of Castille was Infante Henry of Castile[20].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille held citizenship in Kingdom of Leon[21].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille worked as a ruler[6].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille's professions included Miles Christianus[7].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille held the position of Monarch of Castile and Leon[22].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille held the position of Monarch of the Kingdom of Castile[23].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille is recorded as male[25].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Ferdinand III of Castille's family is recorded as House of Burgundy - Castile and León[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Zamora[2], a municipality of Spain[28], in Spain[29] and Q1776217[9], a human settlement[30], in Spain[31], founded in 1137[32]. Ferdinand III of Castille was born on August 5, 1199[3]. His father was Alfonso IX of León[11]. His mother was Berengaria of Castile[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler[6] and Miles Christianus[7]. Positions held include Monarch of Castile and Leon[22], a historical position[33], in Crown of Castile[34], founded in 1230[35] and Monarch of the Kingdom of Castile[23], a position[36], in Kingdom of Castile[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elisabeth of Swabia[13], a consort[38], 1205–1235[39], of Swabia[40] and Joan, Countess of Ponthieu[14], a politician[41], 1220–1279[42]. Children include Alfonso X of Castile and Leon[15], a writer[43], 1221–1284[44], of Crown of Castile[45], awarded the Galician Literature Day[46], specialised in astronomy[47]; Frederick of Castile[16], 1223–1277[48], of Crown of Castile[49]; Ferdinando di Castiglia[17], 1225–1248[50], of Crown of Castile[51]; Leonor de Castilla[18], b. 1225[52]; Berenguela de Castilla[19], a nun[53], 1228–1279[54], of Crown of Castile[55]; and Infante Henry of Castile[20], a politician[56], 1230–1303[57], of Crown of Castile[58]. Ferdinand III of Castille's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand III of Castille died on May 30, 1252[5]. He passed away in Seville[4]. Burial took place at Seville Cathedral[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ferdinand III of Castille include Order of Saint Ferdinand[59], an order of merit[60], in Spain[61], founded in 1811[62]; Saint-Ferdinand[63], a municipality[64], in Canada[65], founded in 2000[66]; Real Hospicio de San Fernando (1668 -1922)[67], a historic site[68], in Spain[69], founded in 1726[70]; San Fernando de Apure[71], a city[72], in Venezuela[73], founded in 1788[74]; and San Fernando[75], a city in the United States[76], in United States[77], founded in 1911[78].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand III of Castille has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

Entities named for him include Order of Saint Ferdinand[59], an order of merit[60], in Spain[61], founded in 1811[62]; Saint-Ferdinand[63], a municipality[64], in Canada[65], founded in 2000[66]; Real Hospicio de San Fernando (1668 -1922)[67], a historic site[68], in Spain[69], founded in 1726[70]; San Fernando de Apure[71], a city[72], in Venezuela[73], founded in 1788[74]; and San Fernando[75], a city in the United States[76], in United States[77], founded in 1911[78].

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand III of Castille born?

Ferdinand III of Castille was born in Zamora[2].

Where did Ferdinand III of Castille die?

Ferdinand III of Castille passed away in Seville[4].

Who were Ferdinand III of Castille's parents?

Ferdinand III of Castille's father was Alfonso IX of León[11]. Ferdinand III of Castille's mother was Berengaria of Castile[12].

Who was Ferdinand III of Castille married to?

Ferdinand III of Castille's spouses include Elisabeth of Swabia[13] and Joan, Countess of Ponthieu[14].

What did Ferdinand III of Castille do for work?

Ferdinand III of Castille worked as ruler[6] and Miles Christianus[7].

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    Place of birth Zamora, Q1776217
    Noble title King of Castile, King of León, King of Toledo +1
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