Biography of Ferdinand I King Naples 1423-1494

Paternal Family Tree: Ivrea

1463 Creation of Garter Knights

1494 Ferdinand I King Naples Dies Alfonso II King Naples Succeeds

On 12 Jun 1415 [his father] Alfonso V King Aragon (age 19) and Maria Trastámara Queen Consort Aragon (age 13) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Aragon. She the daughter of Henry III King Castile and Catherine of Lancaster Queen Consort Castile (age 42). He the son of [his grandfather] Ferdinand I King Aragon (age 34) and [his grandmother] Eleanor of Alberquerque Queen Consort Aragon (age 41). They were first cousins. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

On 02 Apr 1416 [his grandfather] Ferdinand I King Aragon (age 35) died. His son [his father] Alfonso V King Aragon (age 20) succeeded V King Aragon.

On 02 Jun 1423 Ferdinand I King Naples was born illegitimately to Alfonso V King Aragon (age 27) and Giralda Carlino.

On 30 May 1445 Ferdinand I King Naples (age 21) and Isabella Clermont Queen Consort Naples (age 21) were married. He the illegitmate son of Alfonso V King Aragon (age 49) and Giralda Carlino.

On 04 Nov 1448 [his son] Alfonso II King Naples was born to Ferdinand I King Naples (age 25) and Isabella Clermont Queen Consort Naples (age 24) at Naples [Map].

On 22 Jun 1450 [his son] Eleanor Trastámara was born to Ferdinand I King Naples (age 27) and Isabella Clermont Queen Consort Naples (age 26).

On 19 Apr 1452 [his son] Frederick IV King Naples was born to Ferdinand I King Naples (age 28) and Isabella Clermont Queen Consort Naples (age 28).

On 25 Jun 1456 [his son] John Trastámara was born to Ferdinand I King Naples (age 33) and Isabella Clermont Queen Consort Naples (age 32).

Around Oct 1457 [his son] Beatrice Trastámara was born to Ferdinand I King Naples (age 34) and Isabella Clermont Queen Consort Naples (age 33).

On 27 Jun 1458 [his father] Alfonso V King Aragon (age 62) died. His son Ferdinand I King Naples (age 35) succeeded I King Naples. Isabella Clermont Queen Consort Naples (age 34) by marriage Queen Consort Naples. His brother [his uncle] John II King Aragon (age 59) succeeded II King Aragon.

1463 Creation of Garter Knights

In 1463 King Edward IV of England (age 20) appointed new Garter Knights:

192nd Ferdinand I King Naples (age 39).

193rd Galeard Durefort (age 33).

194th John Scrope 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton (age 25).

195th Francesco Sforza I Duke Milan (age 61).

196th James Douglas 9th Earl Douglas 3rd Earl Avondale (age 37).

197th Robert Harcourt (age 52).

On 10 Oct 1465 [his son] Alfonso II King Naples (age 16) and [his daughter-in-law] Ippolita Maria Sforza (age 19) were married at Milan. He the son of Ferdinand I King Naples (age 42) and Isabella Clermont Queen Consort Naples.

On 14 Sep 1476 Ferdinand I King Naples (age 53) and Joanna of Aragon Queen Consort Naples (age 22) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Naples. The difference in their ages was 30 years. She the daughter of John II King Aragon (age 78) and Juana Enríquez Queen Consort Aragon. He the illegitmate son of Alfonso V King Aragon and Giralda Carlino. They were first cousins.

On 15 Apr 1479 [his granddaughter-in-law] Joanna Trastámara Queen Consort Naples was born to Ferdinand I King Naples (age 55) and Joanna of Aragon Queen Consort Naples (age 25). Coefficient of inbreeding 7.30%.

In 1480 [his son] Charles Trastámara was born to Ferdinand I King Naples (age 56) and Joanna of Aragon Queen Consort Naples (age 26). Coefficient of inbreeding 7.30%.

Ferdinand I King Naples Dies Alfonso II King Naples Succeeds

On 25 Jan 1494 Ferdinand I King Naples (age 70) died. His son [his son] Alfonso II King Naples (age 45) succeeded II King Naples.

Hall's Chronicle 1492. When King Henry was returned into England, he first of all things elected into the Society of Sainct George, vulgarly called the Order of the Garter, [his son] Alphose duke of Calabria son, according to his desire which Alphonse was son and heir to Ferdinand King of Naples,and after King of the same realm, until he was overcome by King Charles. And after, the King sent Christopher Urswick, Ambassador with the garter, collar, mantel, and other habiliments appertaining to the companions of the said noble order. Which Ambassador arriving at Napels [Map], delivered to the duke the whole habile, with all the ceremonies and due circumstances thereunto belonging which duke very reverently received it, and with more reverence requested himself with the same in a solemn presence, thinking that by this apparel and investiture, he was made a friend and companion in order with the King of England, whose friendship obtained, he feared nothing the assaults or invasions of his enemies. And this was the cause that he desired so much to be companion of that noble order, firmly believing that the King of England sovereign of that order, should be aider and maintainer of him against the French King, whom he knew would passe the mountains and make war on him. But this custom of assistance in orders was, either never begun, or before clearly abolished: For in our time there have bene many noble men of Italy, companions as well of the Golden Fleece in Burgundy, as of the order of Saint Michael in France, that have bene banished and profligate from their natural country, and yet have not been aided by the sovereign nor companions of the same order. For surely the statutes and ordinances of all the said orders do not oblige and bind them to that case, but in certain points. After this the duke dismissed the Ambassador, rewarding him most princely.

Hall's Chronicle 1492. And so Charles, being furnished with men, of arms, horsemen, footmen, navy, and aid of some Italians, passed through Italy by Rome and without any great labour won the city of Naples [Map]. When he had obtained this victory: in his return being assailed with the Venetians at the town of Fornovo, he had a great dangerous victory. And so like a conqueror, with great triumph returned into his realm and country. After him Louis the 12th being Kinge, when he found opportunity and saw the gap open, invaded the Italians again, and recovered again the realm of Naples, which Frecleryck the son of King Alphonse, not long before had gotten from the French nation: and after that he subdued and conquered the whole duchy of Milan. Albeit not long after (fortune turning her wheel) he lost both the Kingdom of Naples, and the fair city and duchy of Milan both together. And so the Frenchmen warring upon the Italians had no better success in their conquests, then their parents and predecessors heretofore have been accustomed. For undoubtedly, as many places as they vexed and sacked with murder and spoiling, so many or more in conclusion they did ennoble and decorate with their blood and slaughter. Which small recompense little profited and less relieved, such as before were robbed and spoiled of all their goods, substance and riches. After this the Spaniards arrived in Italy, and their putting to flight the Frenchmen, obtained the possession of the realms of Naples and Sicily, the which they possess and enjoy at this hour. And at length a certain nation of Germany, called the Swytsers, called to be partakers of the spoil of Italy, wane certain towns there, which they possess and enjoy at this present time.

[his son] Francis Trastámara was born to Ferdinand I King Naples and Isabella Clermont Queen Consort Naples.

Royal Ancestors of Ferdinand I King Naples 1423-1494

Kings Wessex: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings England: Great x 8 Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 9 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France

Royal Descendants of Ferdinand I King Naples 1423-1494

Alfonso II King Naples

Frederick IV King Naples

Ancestors of Ferdinand I King Naples 1423-1494

Great x 4 Grandfather: Ferdinand IV King Castile IV King Leon 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Alfonso "Avenger" XI King Castile 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry "Fratricide" II King Castile 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Guzman

Great x 1 Grandfather: John I King Castile 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Manuel Ivrea 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Juan Manuel Prince of Villena 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Beatrice Savoy

Great x 2 Grandmother: Juana Manuel Queen of Castile 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Ferdinando de la Cerda 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Blanca de la Cerda y Lara 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

GrandFather: Ferdinand I King Aragon 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: James "The Just" II King Aragon 6 x Great Grand Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Alfonso IV King Aragon 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Blanche Capet Queen Consort Aragon 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Peter IV King Aragon 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Teresa Enteca Queen Consort Aragon

Great x 1 Grandmother: Eleanor Barcelona Queen Consort Castile 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Frederick III King Sicily

Great x 3 Grandfather: Peter II King Sicily 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Capet 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Barcelona Queen Consort Aragon 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Father: Alfonso V King Aragon 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Sancho IV King Castile IV King Leon 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Ferdinand IV King Castile IV King Leon 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Maria Molina Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon

Great x 2 Grandfather: Alfonso "Avenger" XI King Castile 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Denis I King Portugal 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elisabeth Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Sancho Alfonso Ivrea 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Guzman

GrandMother: Eleanor of Alberquerque Queen Consort Aragon 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Denis I King Portugal 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elisabeth Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Peter I King Portugal 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Sancho IV King Castile IV King Leon 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Maria Molina Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon

Great x 1 Grandmother: Beatrice Burgundy 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Pedro Fernández de Castro

Great x 2 Grandmother: Inês Castro

Ferdinand I King Naples 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Mother: Giralda Carlino