Religion · Royalty · 1199–1252
Ferdinand III of Castille — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 5 August 1199 · Died: 30 May 1252 · Age at death: 52
How old was Ferdinand III of Castille when he died?
Ferdinand III of Castille died aged 52. He was born on 5 August 1199 and died on 30 May 1252.
King of Castile and Leon who significantly expanded his kingdom
Did you know?He was canonised as a saint in the seventeenth century and is the patron saint of the Spanish city of Seville.
Ferdinand III (Spanish: Fernando; 1199/1201 – 30 May 1252), called the Saint (el Santo), was King of Castile from 1217 and King of León from 1230 as well as King of Galicia from 1231. He was the son of Alfonso IX of León and Berengaria of Castile.
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- Age at death
- 52
- Years since death
- 774
- Born
- August 5, 1199 · Zamora, Spain
- Died
- May 30, 1252
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Leon
- Known for
- Religion, Royalty
Family
- Father
- Alfonso IX of León
- Mother
- Berengaria of Castile
- Spouses
- Elisabeth of Swabia, Joan, Countess of Ponthieu
- Children
- Alfonso X of Castile and Leon, Berenguela de Castilla, Eleanor of Castile, Ferdinand, Count of Aumale, Ferdinando di Castiglia, Frederick of Castile, Infante Henry of Castile, Juan de Castilla, Leonor de Castilla, Luigi di Castiglia, Manuel of Castile, Maria de Castilla
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