# Ferdinand — The Columbiad character guide

> Ferdinand in The Columbiad by Joel Barlow.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-the-columbiad

## Who they are

King Ferdinand of Spain, sponsor of Columbus's voyage, appearing as a royal patron.

## Relationships

### [Christopher Columbus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_columbiad_se/characters/christopher_columbus)

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Columbus is a subject of King Ferdinand, who jointly sponsors his expeditions alongside Isabella.

## In the story

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_columbiad_se/chapters/book-i)

The cold-hearted king who imprisoned Columbus.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_columbiad_se/characters/ferdinand
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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_columbiad_se/characters