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What prevented Ferdinand IV from successfully placating the nobility?

  • Poor diplomacy

  • Lack of resources

  • Opposition from John of Castile, Lord of Valencia de Campos

  • His mother's interference

Answer

Ferdinand IV was unable to successfully placate the nobility because of opposition from John of Castile, Lord of Valencia de Campos. John of Castile was a powerful nobleman who had a large following and was able to resist Ferdinand's attempts to control him. This opposition made it difficult for Ferdinand to implement his policies and made it difficult for him to maintain peace in the kingdom.
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