Ferdinand Vi 'the Learned" 
Ferdinand Vi 'the was born on September 23rd, 1713. He died at the age of 45 on August 10th, 1759.General Notes
Ferdinand VI, called The Learned (1713-59), king of Spain (1746-59). He was
the son of King Philip V. Although he was the first Ferdinand of the united
kingdom of Spain, he numbered himself after Ferdinand V, king of Castile.
Ferdinand VI abandoned the old Spanish policy of foreign entanglements and
kept Spain neutral during the early part of the Seven Years' War. He also
promoted internal welfare by encouraging industry, and he reorganized the
navy.
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