Fernando II of Portugal
King of Portugal (1816–1885)
1816 — 1885
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Portugal (1816–1885)
Born
October 29, 1816
Died
1885 (age ~69)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
painter, consort
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in ViennaDied in Lisbon
1816
Born in Vienna (1816-10-29)
1836
PositionConsort of Portugal (1836–1853)
1837
PositionCo-Monarch of Portugal (1837–1853)
1841
AwardKnight of the Order of the Elephant
1853
PositionRegent of Portugal (1853–1855)
1885
Died in Lisbon
About
Dom Ferdinand II, also known as Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and as "the King-artist", was King of Portugal from 16 September 1837 to 15 November 1853 as the husband and co-ruler to Queen Maria II.
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Who is Fernando II of Portugal?+
Dom Ferdinand II, also known as Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and as "the King-artist", was King of Portugal from 16 September 1837 to 15 November 1853 as the husband and co-ruler to Queen Maria II.
What does the name Fernando mean?+
The name Fernando means "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Fernando II of Portugal born?+
Fernando II of Portugal was born on October 29, 1816.
When did Fernando II of Portugal die?+
Fernando II of Portugal died in 1885, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).
The name Fernando is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Fernando — October 29, 1816
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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— a night owl
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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— a student of history
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