FERDINAND V. king of Spain, called the Catholic, which title was continued to his successors. He married Isabella of Castile, by which that kingdom was united to the Spanish crown. This illustrious couple laid the foundation of the future glory and power of Spain. The conquest of Granada, and the discoveries of Christopher Columbus, made this reign a celebrated era in the history of Spain. He died in 1516, aged 63.

See (History of) SPAIN.