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'''Ferdinand IV''' (''Frans Ferdinand Karel Albert Maria Clemens''; 30 March 1879 – 17 February 1951), also known as the '''Knight-King''' ({{wpl|Dutch language|Dutch}}: ''De Koning-Ridder'') was [[Monarchy of Asvarre|King of Asvarre]] from 3 October 1907 till his death in 17 February 1951. His reign saw the [[Vozhsk War of Independence|Second]] and the [[Third Voshan War|Third Voshan Wars]], as well as leading Asvarre in the [[Atmoran Civil War]] on the side of [[Katherine I of Atmora|High Queen Katherine I]] of [[Atmora]] in the [[Castaliense Confederation]].
'''Ferdinand IV''' (''Frans Ferdinand Karel Albert Maria Clemens''; 30 March 1879 – 17 February 1951), also known as the '''Knight-King''' ({{wpl|Dutch language|Dutch}}: ''De Koning-Ridder'') was [[Monarchy of Asvarre|King of Asvarre]] from 3 October 1907 till his death in 17 February 1951. His reign saw the [[Vozhsk War of Independence|Second]] and the [[Third Voshan War|Third Voshan Wars]], as well as leading Asvarre in the [[Atmoran Civil War]] on the side of [[Katherine I of Atmora|High Queen Katherine I]] of [[Atmora]] in the [[Castaliense Confederation]].


Born during the reign of his grandfather King [[Ferdinand II of Asvarre|Ferdinand II]], Ferdinand was third in line of succession behind his father [[Prince Filips, Count of Florennes]], and his uncle [[Maximillian V of Asvarre|Maximillian, Crown Prince]], until the unexpected death of his father in 1903 put in direct line for the throne and subsquentially given the title of {{wpl|Count|Count of Florennes}}. From 1897 to 1907, Ferdinand had served in the [[Atmoran Army]] achieving the rank of {{wpl|Captain-commandant|''Ritmeester-commandant''}} within the [[2e Garderegiment Dragonders]]. He became [[Monarchy of Asvarre|King of Asvarre]] upon the death of his uncle in 1907.
==Early year==
==Early year==
Affectionally known by his family as '''Ferdi''', Ferdinand IV was born as the only child of the Count and Countess of Florennes. His father [[Prince Filips, Count of Florennes]] was the younger brother to King [[Ferdinand III of Asvarre|Ferdinand III]], following the death of his father the Count of Florennes in 1903 he was named his uncle's {{wpl|heir presumptive}} and given the title as {{wpl|Count|Count of Florennes}} in 7 December 1903. In 30 September 1907 King Ferdinand III while visiting the spa town of [[Biarritz]] in Southern Asvarre, King Ferdinand III had a severe {{wpl|heart attack}} and later would die at 07:03 A.M. 3 October 1907. Upon his uncle's death Prince Frans Ferdinand was proclaimed as King Ferdinand IV of Asvarre.


==Marriage and children==
==Marriage and children==

Revision as of 09:44, 16 January 2021

Ferdinand IV
De Koning-Ridder.png
Ferdinand c. 1945
King of Asvarre
Tenure3 October 1907 – 17 February 1951
Coronation16 April 1908
PredecessorFerdinand III
SuccessorMaximillian V
Minister President(s)See list
BornFerdinand Filips Karel Albert Maria Clemens
30 March 1879
Montsch, Department of Castasengen, Kingdom of Asvarre
Died17 February 1951 (age 71)
Kasteel Irishof, Department of Westerlo, Kingdom of Asvarre
Burial
Ferdinand IV Mausoleum, Selsaete Castle, Selsaete, Kingdom of Asvarre
SpouseCountess Maria-Teresa van Montgelas
IssueMaximillian V
Frans-Ferdinand
Princess Franziska
Princess Katherina
High Queen Alexandra
HouseBourbon-Parma
FatherPrince Filips, Count of Florennes
MotherPrincess Marie of Ysenburg and Zwartenberg
ReligionRoman Catholic

Ferdinand IV (Frans Ferdinand Karel Albert Maria Clemens; 30 March 1879 – 17 February 1951), also known as the Knight-King (Dutch: De Koning-Ridder) was King of Asvarre from 3 October 1907 till his death in 17 February 1951. His reign saw the Second and the Third Voshan Wars, as well as leading Asvarre in the Atmoran Civil War on the side of High Queen Katherine I of Atmora in the Castaliense Confederation.

Born during the reign of his grandfather King Ferdinand II, Ferdinand was third in line of succession behind his father Prince Filips, Count of Florennes, and his uncle Maximillian, Crown Prince, until the unexpected death of his father in 1903 put in direct line for the throne and subsquentially given the title of Count of Florennes. From 1897 to 1907, Ferdinand had served in the Atmoran Army achieving the rank of Ritmeester-commandant within the 2e Garderegiment Dragonders. He became King of Asvarre upon the death of his uncle in 1907.

Early year

Affectionally known by his family as Ferdi, Ferdinand IV was born as the only child of the Count and Countess of Florennes. His father Prince Filips, Count of Florennes was the younger brother to King Ferdinand III, following the death of his father the Count of Florennes in 1903 he was named his uncle's heir presumptive and given the title as Count of Florennes in 7 December 1903. In 30 September 1907 King Ferdinand III while visiting the spa town of Biarritz in Southern Asvarre, King Ferdinand III had a severe heart attack and later would die at 07:03 A.M. 3 October 1907. Upon his uncle's death Prince Frans Ferdinand was proclaimed as King Ferdinand IV of Asvarre.

Marriage and children

King of Asvarre

Final years

Titles, styles and honours

Titles and styles

Honours

See also