Felipe V

King of Spain

Felipe V was the King of Spain from 1746 until his death in 1759. He was a member of the House of Bourbon and ruled Spain during a time of great turmoil and change. Felipe V was a skilled military leader and played a key role in the War of the Austrian Succession. He was also a patron of the arts and architecture, and his court was known for its grandeur and splendor. Felipe V was succeeded by his son, Charles III, w...