Person

Ferdinand II of Aragon

1452–1516 · 15th century

Ferdinand II of Aragon was king of Aragon whose marriage to Isabella of Castile united the two crowns. Together they completed the conquest of Granada in 1492, sponsored Columbus's voyage and expelled the Jews, laying the foundations of the Spanish Empire.

Ferdinand II of Aragon
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Mentioned in 5 profiles

Spanish EmpireFoundationKingdom of AragonImpact, SummaryKingdom of SicilySocioeconomyKingdom of NaplesMilitary, SummaryHabsburg SpainFoundation

Mentioned in 7 state histories

Kingdom of NavarreCounty of Pallars SobiràCrown of AragonCrown of CastileEmirate of GranadaSpanish TripoliHabsburg Spain

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