King Ferdinand Essay

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Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand were both very important people. They both were born around the same time and did great things during their lifetime. They got married in 1469, October 19. Getting married opened many doors for both realms. They had five children total, four girls and one boy. All of them got a chance to be King, or Queen of Aragon, Asterais,or Portugal. Queen Isabella was born in April, on the 22 of 1451. Before she became queen her half brother, Henry IV of castle. He was the power holder of the kingdom. She was then declared queen in 1474, After her brothers' death. She also had a brother by the name of Alfonso prince of Astruis.

King Ferdinand II, called the catholic the owner/ rightful holder of king in Sicily from 1468 and king of Aragon from 1479. King was born on march 10,1452. He is known today for his contribution in inaugurating the discovery of the New World. King Ferdinand was the son of John II of Aragon and Juana Enriguez. Both him and Queen Isabella played a major role in the voyage of Christopher Columbus. His share in creating the royal authority in all parts of Spain, in expelling the Moors from Granada, in creating the access for Christopher.
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Fernidad being a skillful diplomat, which bred other great, and queen being such a successful political leader. Their marriage became the basis for political unification of Spain. Extending the kingdom they were known for completing the Reconquista. Also for the discovering of the New World, which was discovered in

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