Ferdinand VII, known as Ferdinand the Desired (1784-1833). King of Spain. Ferdinand, as Prince of Asturias, killing little birds. It was said that as a child he killed birds for pure pleasure. Engraving by Villegas. Historia del Levantamiento, guerra y revolución de España by the Conde de Toreno. Madrid, 1851.

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