Ferdinand III
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1608–57, king of Hungary 1625–57, king of Bohemia 1627–57, king of Germany 1636–57; emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1637–57 (son of Ferdinand II).
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1608–57, Holy Roman Emperor (1637–57) and king of Hungary (1625–57); son of Ferdinand II
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title as king of Naples of Ferdinand V
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New fortifications were constructed in the end of the 16th century by Franz von Poppendorf, and in 1644 the town afforded an asylum to the family of Ferdinand III.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various
The first of the name who appeared in Spain, served under the standard of Ferdinand III, surnamed the saint, in his wars with the Moors of Andalusia.
From The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) by Irving, Washington
Distracted by civil wars the Moors in Spain are defeated at Seville by Ferdinand III of Leon and Castile, and lose the Balearic Islands to James, King of Aragon.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
In 1619 Matthias died and was succeeded by Ferdinand III, who again retained Kepler in his post.
From Kepler by Bryant, Walter W. (Walter William)
On this occasion the Jews so distinguished themselves that they received as a token of honour from the Emperor Ferdinand III a great flag, which can be still seen in their synagogue.
From Historical Miniatures by Strindberg, August
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