ferdinand ii of aragon
Ferdinand II of Aragon was a Spanish monarch who ruled alongside his wife, Isabella I, during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He played a significant role in the unification of Spain and the expansion of its influence overseas through the sponsorship of Christopher Columbus's voyages. Ferdinand II strengthened royal authority, promoted the Catholic faith, and played a crucial role in the final stages of the Reconquista, the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Muslim Moors. He is also known for his support of the Spanish Inquisition and the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from his kingdom.
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