Life of St. Ferdinand Outline

2. Leon
Castile
(Spain)
Alfonso IX
Alfonso III
King
King
Berengaria
Ferdinand III
King
Palencia Valladolid Burgos .

3. Ferdinand III
• He was born near Salamanca
• His mother (Berengaria) advised and assisted him during his young
reign.
• He married Princess Beatrice
(daughter of Philip of Suabia: King of Germany)
• He and Princess Beatrice had 7 sons and 3 daughters
• His father (Alfonso IX) turned against him and tried to take over his
rule.
• The two reconciled later, and fought successfully against Moors
(Moors: North African Muslim of Mixed Arab)

4. Ferdinand III
• In 1225, he held back Islamic Invaders, prayed and fasted to prepare
for the war; extremely devoted to the Blessed Virgin.
• Between 1234-36, Ferdinand III conquered the city of Cordoba from
the Moors
• His wife (Queen Beatrice) died in 1236, and he overtook
shortly thereafter.
• He founded the Cathedral of Burgos and the University of Salamanca
• He married Joan of Panthieu after the death of Beatrice.
• He died on May 30th after prolonged illness, and buried in the Habit
of his Secular Franciscan Order.
Seville

5. Ferdinand III
• His remains are preserved in the Cathedral of Seville and was
canonized by Pope Clement X in 1671