When was Ferdinand VII born?

Ferdinand VII was born on 14 October 1784 in Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

What positions has Ferdinand VII held?

Positions held by Ferdinand VII include: Monarch of Spain (1814–1833); Head of State of Spain (1814–1833); Monarch of Spain (1808–1808); Head of State of Spain (1808–1808); Grand Master of the Order of Santiago.

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Ferdinand VII

King of Spain (1784–1833) (r. 1808; 1813–1833)

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Ferdinand VII was King of Spain and the Indies during the early 19th century, and king of the Spains during the Spanish liberal period. He reigned as a prisoner of Napoleon, in absentia, or without effective sovereignty during the periods of Spanish liberalism, 1808–1813 and 1820–1823. Before 1813, he was known as el Deseado, and after, as el Rey Felón.

Quick facts

Born: 14 October 1784 wd
Place of birth: Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial wd
Died: 29 September 1833 wd
Place of death: Royal Palace of Madrid wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: ruler wd
Spouse: Maria Antonia of Naples and Sicily, Queen Maria Isabel of Spain, Maria Josepha Amalia of Saxony wd

Positions held wd

Monarch of Spain (4 May 1814 – 29 September 1833)
Head of State of Spain (4 May 1814 – 29 September 1833)
Monarch of Spain (19 March 1808 – 4 May 1808)
Head of State of Spain (19 March 1808 – 6 May 1808)
Grand Master of the Order of Santiago

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1784)
Order of St. Andrew
Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎
Order of Saint Ferdinand
Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild
Order of Montesa
Order of Alcántara
Order of Calatrava
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Garter
Grand Cross of the Sash of the Three Orders
Order of Saint Januarius
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand and of Merit

Questions

When was Ferdinand VII born?: Ferdinand VII was born on 14 October 1784 in Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
What positions has Ferdinand VII held?: Positions held by Ferdinand VII include: Monarch of Spain (1814–1833); Head of State of Spain (1814–1833); Monarch of Spain (1808–1808); Head of State of Spain (1808–1808); Grand Master of the Order of Santiago.

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