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When did Ferdinand III become King of Castile?

  • 1217

  • 1230

  • 1252

  • 1201

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Ferdinand III ascended to the throne of Castile in 1217, inheriting the kingdom from his father, Alfonso VIII. Ferdinand's reign marked a significant period in Spanish history, as he successfully expanded the kingdom's territory through military conquests and diplomatic alliances. He also played a crucial role in the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule.
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