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Who was the king held captive during the Peninsular War?

King Charles III
King Louis IX
King Ferdinand VII
King James VI

Answer

King Ferdinand VII was the king of Spain during the Peninsular War. He was captured by the French and held captive in France for nearly six years. During this time, the Spanish people fought against the French occupation and eventually regained their independence.