Which city in California is named after Ferdinand III?
San Fernando
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Answer
San Fernando, a city in California, derives its name from Ferdinand III, the King of Castile and León. The city was founded in 1797 as Mission San Fernando Rey de España, named in honor of the Spanish monarch. The mission played a significant role in the establishment of the Catholic Church in California and served as a hub for Native American conversions and agricultural development.
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