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Portrait of Ferdinand II, King of the Two Sicilies
b. Palermo, January 12, 1810 — d. Caserta, May 22, 1859 |
Today we remember the birthday of HM Ferdinand II, King of the Two Sicilies. The elder son of King Francis I, Ferdinand II ascended to the throne on November 8, 1830. A firm hand in turbulent times, Ferdinand II ruled until his untimely death on May 22, 1859. Viva 'o Rre!
Further reading: HM Ferdinand II, King of the Two Sicilies
