Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
French, German, Hungarian
Spouses
Maria II of Portugal (1836-1853), Elise Hensler (1869-1885)
Children
11 children: Infanta Antónia of Portugal, Infanta Maria Ana of Portugal, Infanta Maria da Glória of Portugal, Infanta Maria of Portugal, Infante Augusto, Duke of Coimbra, Infante Eugénio of Portugal
Parents
Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Princess Maria Antonia Koháry, 2nd Princess of Koháry
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Ferdinand II of Portugal: King of Portugal (1816–1885).
Born in Vienna (died at age 69).
11 awards including Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword.
AWARDS (11)
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Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword
WON
B
Grand Cross of the Order of Aviz
WON
B
Grand Cross of the Order of Christ
WON
B
Grand Cross of the Order of Saint James of the Sword
WON
Biography
Dom Ferdinand II, also known as Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and as "the King-artist", was King of Portugal from 16 September 1837 to 15 November 1853 as the husband and co-ruler of Queen Maria II.
Connections (18)
Sibling of
Princess Victoria, Duchess of Nemours
Sibling of
Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha-Koháry
Sibling of
Prince August, 3rd Prince of Koháry
Spouse of
Maria II of Portugal
Spouse of
Elise Hensler
Child of
Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Child of
Princess Maria Antonia Koháry, 2nd Princess of Koháry
Parent of
Infanta Maria of Portugal
Parent of
Infanta Maria da Glória of Portugal
Parent of
Infante Eugénio of Portugal
Parent of
Infante Leopoldo of Portugal
Parent of
Infante Augusto, Duke of Coimbra
Parent of
Infante Fernando of Portugal
Parent of
Infante João, Duke of Beja
Parent of
Antónia of Portugal
Parent of
Infanta Maria Ana of Portugal
Parent of
Luís I of Portugal
Parent of
Pedro V of Portugal
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Ferdinand II of Portugal?
Ferdinand II of Portugal was born on and passed away on at the age of 69.
Where was Ferdinand II of Portugal born?
Ferdinand II of Portugal was born in Vienna.
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