Ferdinand II, King of Aragon, who played a significant role in the history of Spain and Europe during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He is best known for his marriage to Isabella of Castile, which united the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile, and for his support of Christopher Columbus' voyages to the New World. Ferdinand was a strong and effective ruler who worked to consolidate his power and expand his kingdom through military conquests and strategic alliances. He also played a key role in the Catholic Monarchs' efforts to establish Spain as a dominant power in Europe, and was instrumental in the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain during the Spanish Inquisition.
