Ferdinand VI
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Ferdinand VI (Spanish: Fernando; 23 September 1713 – 10 August 1759), called the Learned (el Prudente) and the Just (el Justo), was King of Spain from 9 July 1746 until his death. He was the third ruler of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty. He was the son of the previous monarch, Philip V, and his first wife Maria Luisa of Savoy.
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Reign | 9 July 1746 – 10 August 1759 | ||||
Predecessor | Philip V | ||||
Successor | Charles III | ||||
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Born | 23 September 1713 Royal Alcazar of Madrid, Madrid, Spain | ||||
Died | 10 August 1759(1759-08-10) (aged 45) Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain | ||||
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House | Bourbon | ||||
Father | Philip V of Spain | ||||
Mother | Maria Luisa of Savoy | ||||
Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||
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Ferdinand VI's reign proved peaceful, as he avoided involving Spain in any European conflicts. Moderate changes to Spain were initiated under the king, including reforms of taxation, advance commerce, and the Spanish navy, as well as a ban on freemasonry. However, the last years of Ferdinand's reign were marked by mental instability, much like his direct predecessor Philip V. Upon his death, Ferdinand was succeeded by his younger half-brother, Charles III.