# Ferdinand VI

_King of Spain, lived (1713-1759)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Ferdinand VI, called the Learned and the Just, was King of Spain from 9 July 1746 until his death in 1759. He was the third ruler of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty. He was the son of King Philip V and Queen Maria Luisa.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 September 1713 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193157#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Madrid ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193157#P19))
- **Died:** 10 August 1759 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193157#P570))
- **Place of death:** Villaviciosa de Odón ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193157#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Spain ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193157#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193157#P106))
- **Spouse:** Barbara of Portugal, Queen of Spain ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193157#P26))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Spain (9 July 1746 – 10 August 1759); Head of State of Spain (9 July 1746 – 10 August 1759) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193157#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit; Knight of the Order of Saint Michael; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece; Order of the Golden Fleece; Order of Montesa; Order of Santiago; Order of Alcántara; Order of Calatrava; Order of the Holy Spirit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193157#P166))

## Questions

**When was Ferdinand VI born?**  
Ferdinand VI was born on 23 September 1713 in Madrid.

**What positions has Ferdinand VI held?**  
Positions held by Ferdinand VI include: Monarch of Spain (1746–1759); Head of State of Spain (1746–1759).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ferdinand VI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_VI) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q193157](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193157) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Fernando VI.jpg by Louis-Michel van Loo (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fernando_VI.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Ferdinand VI". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ferdinand-vi. Retrieved 6 November 2026.