Birth of Ferdinand II
Birth of Ferdinand II, son of Alfonso II
Role range: 1479-1516
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Ferdinand II Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Ferdinand II through 73 dated historical records for Spain.
Ferdinand II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
73Distinct records
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1495–1516Years on this page
1495
1496
Alliance Ferdinand II and Pope Alexander VI
Granted title "the Catholic" by Pope Alexander VI
Role range: 1479-1516
1500
Arrest of Christopher Columbus
Releases Colombus & backs him to lead a fleet to discover a westerly route to Asia
Role range: 1479-1516
Discovery of America
Releases Colombus & backs him to lead a fleet to discover a westerly route to Asia
Role range: 1479-1516
Arrest of Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand II has Christopher Colombus arrested for misrule as the Governor of Hispaniola
Role range: 1479-1516
Rule of Hispaniola
Ferdinand II has Christopher Colombus arrested for misrule as the Governor of Hispaniola
Role range: 1479-1516
1501
Dowry
Ferdinand agrees to pay a dowry of 200,000 crowns
Role range: 1479-1516
Marriage
Ferdinand agrees to pay a dowry of 200,000 crowns. Catherine of Aragon marries Prince Arthur
Role range: 1479-1516
Rebellion of Moors breaks out
A fresh rebellion of the Moors breaks out
Role range: 1479-1516
Rebellion of Moors breaks out
A fresh rebellion of the Moors breaks out
Role range: 1479-1516
1504
Succession
Succeeds as King of Naples, 1504-1516
Role range: 1479-1516
1505
Marriage
Marries Germaine de Foix, niece of Louis XII
Role range: 1479-1516
Ferdinand Secures Neapolitan Recognition
The settlement at Blois confirmed Ferdinand of Aragon's control of Naples against the competing French claim.
1506
Regency
Appointed Regent of Castille, 1506-1516
Role range: 1479-1516
Health of Ferdinand II
Acts as Regent for his daughter Joan because of her insanity
Role range: 1479-1516
1509
Ferdinand Coordinates Cambrai League Policy
Ferdinand's government joined discussions with France and Maximilian concerning the continuing conflict with Venice.
1511
Alliance Ferdinand II and Holy Alliance
Joins the Holy Alliance against France, signed in Rome
Role range: 1479-1516
1512
Capture of Navarre
Blames English troops at Fuentarrabia for his failure to capture the whole of Navarre
Role range: 1479-1516
Holy League
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.
Role range: 1479-1516
Holy League
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.
Role range: 1479-1516
Holy League
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
Role range: 1479-1516
Invasion of France
The English troops do not support Ferdinand, they refuse to obey orders & return home
Role range: 1479-1516
1513
Diplomatic Negotiations
Has secret negotiations with Louis XII to cede Navarre & Brittany after Louis death
Role range: 1479-1516
Invasion of France
England is unable to invade because Ferdinand fails to keep his promise of support
Role range: 1479-1516
Peace
Signs a 6 month truce with France. Ferdinand II & the Venetians desert Henry VIII & the Pope & make peace with France
Role range: 1479-1516
Treaty of Lille
The Treaty provides for a joint invasion of France in the early Summer of 1514. Renews the military alliance between England, the Empire & Spain
Role range: 1479-1516
1514
Rule of Madrid
If Louis renounces Milan & Genoa Ferdinand & Maximillian will defend France
Role range: 1479-1516
Agreement of Lille
Agrees a 6 month truce despite the Agreement of Lille to invade France
Role range: 1479-1516
Invasion of France
Agrees a 6 month truce despite the Agreement of Lille to invade France
Role range: 1479-1516
Treaty of Lille
Agrees a 6 month truce despite the Agreement of Lille to invade France
Role range: 1479-1516
1516
Aragon Dynasty
First of the Aragon Dynasty
Role range: 1516-1516
Dynasty Aragon
First of the Aragon Dynasty
Role range: 1516-1516
Unification
Unites Catalonia, Valencia, Castille & Leon
Role range: 1516-1516
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.