Ferdinand
Ferdinand is a Germanic name composed of the words for prepared and journey. It is particularly common in nations that were settled by the Visigoths: Fernando in Portuguese and Spanish, (where is also named Hernando) and Ferrand in Old French.
AragonFerdinand I of Aragon - the Just; 1379-1416; became king 1412.Ferdinand II of Aragon - a.k.a. Ferdinand V of Spain
AustriaFerdinand I of Austria - 1793-1875; became emperor 1835.Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria, Regent of Tyrol and Further AustriaFerdinand III, Archduke of Austria - see Ferdinand III, grand duke of Tuscany.Ferdinand IV, Archduke of Austria, duke of Modena.Franz Ferdinand, archduke of Austria, assassinated in Sarajevo.
Brunswick-LüneburgFerdinand, Duke of Brunswick - 1721-1792.
BulgariaFerdinand Maximilian, prince of Bulgaria - b.1861; became ruler 1887.
GermanyFerdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor - 1503-1564; became emperor 1556.Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor - 1578-1637; became emperor 1619.Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor - 1608-1657; became emperor 1637.
NaplesFerdinand I of Naples - ca.1424-1494; became king 1458.Ferdinand II of Naples - 1469-1496; became king 1495.Ferdinand III of Naples - see Ferdinand II of Aragon.Ferdinand IV of Naples - 1751-1825; first became king 1759.
Two SiciliesFerdinand I of the Two Sicilies - see Ferdinand IV of NaplesFerdinand II of the Two Sicilies - 1810-1859; became king 1830.
PortugalFerdinand I of PortugalFerdinand II of Portugal - 1816-1885; became titular king 1837.
SpainFerdinand I of Castile and Leon - the Great; ca.1000-1065, became king 1037.Ferdinand II of Leon - d. 1188.Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon - the Saint; ca.1198/1199-1252; became king of Castile 1217, of Leon 1230.Ferdinand IV of Castile and Leon - 1285-1312; became king 1295.Ferdinand V of Spain - the Catholic; 1453-1516; became king -Ferdinand VI of Spain - 1712-1759; became king 1746Ferdinand VII of Spain - 1784-1833; became king 1808Ferdinand of Austria, Cardinal-Infante of Spain - 1618-1641
TuscanyFerdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany - 1769-1824; became grand duke 1790.Ferdinand IV, Grand Duke of Tuscany - b.1835; grand duke 1859-1860.
RomaniaFerdinand of Romania - b.1865; became presumptive heir 1888.
Other meanings Ferdinand beer Ferdinand won the 1986 Kentucky Derby and 1987 Breeders' Cup Classic Franz Ferdinand, a Scottish indie rock band. Ferdinand Lop
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