Ferdinand II Biography

Birth of Ferdinand II, son of Alfonso VII

Birth of Ferdinand II

Succeeds as King of Sicily, 1468-1516

Marries Isabelle of Castille, his cousin, heir to the Castilian throne, Isabella II

Directs Isabelles war of succession against Afonso V of Portugal

Succeeds as King of Castille, as Ferdinand V, 1474-1504

Introduces the inquisition to Castille

Establishes the inquisition

All of Spain except for Moorish Granada unites under Ferdinand III

Succeeds as King of Spain

Succeeds as King of Spain, 1st King of all Spain

Succeeds as King of Aragon

All of Spain except for Moorish Granada unites under Ferdinand III

Isabella of Castille succeeds to Castille & Leon on the death of her brother Henry IV. Castille & Aragon unite when Ferdinand II succeeds John II

Victory against Portugal unites the Kingdoms of Aragon & Castille forming modern Spain. After marriage to Isabella directs her war of succession against Alfonso V of Portugal

Directs the war against the Moors

Introduces the inquisition to Aragon

Interest in the marriage between Catherine of Aragon & Arthur 1st takes place

Henry VII hopes for "ties of blood" between England & Spain. Henry VII congratulates Ferdinand on success against the Moors

Spanish Christians capture Almeria in an attempt to isolate Granada

Spanish Christians capture Baza in an attempt to isolate Granada

Signed between Spain & England to isolate France & prevent Yorkists fleeing to Spain

Agrees to the marriage between Catherine of Aragon & Prince Arthur, Henruy VIIs son

Abdallah, the last Moorish King of Granada, surrenders

The surrender ends the independent Moorish position at Granada and places the city under Spanish control.

Abdallah, the last Moorish King of Granada, surrenders

Abdallah, the last Moorish King of Granada, surrenders

The last Moorish stronghold in Spain. Helps unite Spain by capturing Granada from the Moors

Finances Christopher Colombuss voyage of discovery to the Americas

Henry VII hopes for "ties of blood" between England & Spain

Helps unite Spain by capturing Granada from the Moors

Agrees to back Colombus expedition to America

Expels the Jews from Spain

Colombus discovers Haiti & calls it Hispaniola

Colombus lands on San Salvador & claims it for Spain

Arrives at the court of Ferdinand & Isabella with news of his voyage to America

The Pope grants Spain exclusive rights to American land 100 leagues west of the Azores

Ferdinand backs a 2nd expedition led by Colombus with 17 ships to depart from Cadiz

Colombus founds the township of Isabella in Hispaniola, Haiti

The Pope grants Spain exclusive rights to American land 250 leagues west of the Azores

Birth of Ferdinand II, son of Alfonso II

Granted title "the Catholic" by Pope Alexander VI

Releases Colombus & backs him to lead a fleet to discover a westerly route to Asia

Ferdinand II has Christopher Colombus arrested for misrule as the Governor of Hispaniola

Releases Colombus & backs him to lead a fleet to discover a westerly route to Asia

Ferdinand II has Christopher Colombus arrested for misrule as the Governor of Hispaniola

Ferdinand agrees to pay a dowry of 200,000 crowns

Ferdinand agrees to pay a dowry of 200,000 crowns. Catherine of Aragon marries Prince Arthur

A fresh rebellion of the Moors breaks out

A fresh rebellion of the Moors breaks out

Succeeds as King of Naples, 1504-1516

Marries Germaine de Foix, niece of Louis XII

Acts as Regent for his daughter Joan because of her insanity

Appointed Regent of Castille, 1506-1516

Joins the Holy Alliance against France, signed in Rome

Blames English troops at Fuentarrabia for his failure to capture the whole of Navarre

At a synod convened by Louis at Tours in September 1510, the French bishops withdrew from papal obedience, and resolved, with Emperor Maximilian's co-operation, to seek the deposition of the pope.

In November 1511, a council met for this objective at Pisa. Julius II joins the "Holy League of 1511". He allied with Ferdinand II of Aragon and the Venetians against France.

Julius II proclaims a Holy League against the French, also includes England, Spain & the Holy Roman Empire. Forms a coalition of Spain, Venice & the Swiss against France

The English troops do not support Ferdinand, they refuse to obey orders & return home

Has secret negotiations with Louis XII to cede Navarre & Brittany after Louis death

England is unable to invade because Ferdinand fails to keep his promise of support

Signs a 6 month truce with France. Ferdinand II & the Venetians desert Henry VIII & the Pope & make peace with France

The Treaty provides for a joint invasion of France in the early Summer of 1514. Renews the military alliance between England, the Empire & Spain

Agrees a 6 month truce despite the Agreement of Lille to invade France

Agrees a 6 month truce despite the Agreement of Lille to invade France

If Louis renounces Milan & Genoa Ferdinand & Maximillian will defend France

Agrees a 6 month truce despite the Agreement of Lille to invade France

First of the Aragon Dynasty

First of the Aragon Dynasty

Unites Catalonia, Valencia, Castille & Leon