Background
Ferdinand married his first cousin, Infanta Maria Teresa of Spain, second eldest child and daughter of Alfonso XII of Spain and his second wife Maria Christina of Austria, on 12 January 1906 in Madrid.
Ferdinand married his first cousin, Infanta Maria Teresa of Spain, second eldest child and daughter of Alfonso XII of Spain and his second wife Maria Christina of Austria, on 12 January 1906 in Madrid.
Ferdinand became an Infante of Spain on 20 October 1905 and renounced his rights to the throne of the Kingdom of Bavaria in 1914. Ferdinand survived his mother by 12 years and his father by 9 years. Titles and styles 10 May 1884 – 20 October 1905: His Royal Highness Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria.
20 October 1905 – 5 April 1958: His Royal Highness Infante Ferdinand of Spain, Prince of Bavaria.
Honours Arms.
1,117th Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (20 October 1905). Knight Grand Collar of the Royal Order of Charles III (20 October 1905). Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic (20 October 1905). Grand Commander of León of the Order of Santiago (27 June 1910). 300th Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword.
