The Columbiad · Character
Ferdinand
King Ferdinand of Spain, sponsor of Columbus's voyage, appearing as a royal patron.
minor
First appearance: the columbiad
Ferdinand's tie to Christopher Columbus is one of the pressures that moves The Columbiad—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The cold-hearted king who imprisoned Columbus.
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- Professional
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Character groups
- Epic Cast of History
- Protagonist
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