Predecessor Prince Ranieri Successor Prince Carlo | Name Prince Duke | |
Period 13 January 1973 – 20 March 2008 Born 28 May 1926
Podzamcze, Poland ( 1926-05-28 ) Issue Princess Beatrice of the Two Sicilies
Anne, Baroness Cochin
Carlo, Duke of Castro Father Prince Ranieri, Duke of Castro Mother Countess Maria Carolina Zamoyska Died March 20, 2008, Draguignan, France Spouse Chantal de Chevron-Villette (m. 1949) House House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies Children Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, Princess Beatrice of Bourbon-Two Sicilies Parents Maria Carolina Zamoyska, Prince Ranieri, Duke of Castro Similar People Prince Carlo - Duke of C, Princess Camilla - Duchess, Princess Caroline Napoleon, Charles - Prince Napoleon, Jean‑Christophe - Prince Napoleon | ||
Prince Ferdinando of the Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro (Ferdinando Maria Andrea Alfonso Marcus; 28 May 1926 – 20 March 2008) was a claimant to the headship of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
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Biography
Ferdinand was born in Podzamcze the son of Prince Ranieri, Duke of Castro and Countess Maria Carolina Zamoyska (1896–1968). His parents were first cousins as his grandmothers were sisters. His paternal grandparents were also first cousins. He lived most of his life in France and was the first member of the Two Sicilies royal family to serve in the French Armed Forces.
Ferdinand succeeded as head of the House of the Two Sicilies on his father's death in 1973 having carried out the functions associated with the headship of the family since 1966. He was Grand Master of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George and the Royal Order of Francis I. He was decorated with several dynastic and state orders.
Ferdinand died in France on 20 March 2008.
Marriage and children
Ferdinand was married in Giez on 23 July 1949 to Chantal de Chevron-Villette (1925–2005), they had three children.