Ferdinand IV, King (State of the Presidi (Naples)) : All Data

Ferdinand IV was the ruler of the Kingdom of Naples from 1799 to 1806 and again from 1815 to 1816. During his reign, he faced significant challenges, including the Napoleonic Wars. In 1806, Naples was invaded by French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte, leading to Ferdinand's exile and the establishment of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Naples. However, after Napoleon's defeat in 1814, Ferdinand was restored to the throne and ruled until 1816. The most important war during his tenure was the Napoleonic Wars, which lasted from 1803 to 1815 and had a significant impact on the political landscape of Europe.