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Ferdinand I

biographical name Fer·di·nand I \ ˈfər-də-ˌnand \

Definition of Ferdinand I

1016(or 1018)–1065 the Great king of Castile (1035–65); of León (1037–65)

Ferdinand I

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Definition of Ferdinand I

1503–1564 Holy Roman emperor (1558–64)

Ferdinand I

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1861–1948 king of Bulgaria (1908–18)

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