Saint Ferdinand in Mexico City, Mexico

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Ferdinand III (1199 or 1201 – 30 May 1252) was a mighty King of Castile from 1217 and an unstoppable King of León from 1230, also ruling as the powerful King of Galicia from 1231. Born to Alfonso IX of León and Berenguela of Castile, he secured his place in history through his second marriage, earning the title Count of Aumale. As one of the most triumphant kings of Castile, Ferdinand III accomplished an incredible feat by securing a permanent union between the crowns of Castile and León. With military might and diplomatic prowess, he launched the largest Reconquista campaign in history, expanding the dominions of Castile into southern Spain at an unprecedented rate. Through relentless efforts, Ferdinand annexed numerous great old cities of al-Andalus, including the ancient Andalusian capitals of Córdoba and Seville. He established the boundaries of the Castilian state for centuries to come, leaving a lasting legacy in Spanish history. Ferdinand III's remarkable achievements were later recognized by Pope Clement X, who canonized him in 1671. In Spanish, he is revered as Fernando el Santo, San Fernando, or San Fernando Rey. Places bearing his name, such as San Fernando, La Union, and the San Fernando de Dilao Church in Paco, Manila, reflect his enduring impact. This object forms part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking non-profit initiative by MyMiniFactory to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe. Scan The World is an open-source community effort that invites contributions from anyone with interesting items to share. If you'd like to participate, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can join in.