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Ferdinand of Majorca

1278–1316 · 14th century

Ferdinand of Majorca was a prince of the Majorcan branch of the house of Barcelona who briefly led the Catalan Company in Greece. He married Isabella of Sabran, heiress to Achaea, and in 1315 invaded the Peloponnese to claim the principality for their son James, but was defeated and killed at the Battle of Manolada in 1316.

Ferdinand of Majorca
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