Ferdinand, Prince of Asturias

Ferdinand, Prince of Asturias (4 December 1571 – 18 October 1578) was a member of the House of Habsburg who was heir apparent to the Spanish throne.

Ferdinand was born in the Royal Alcázar of Madrid. He was the second of Philip III of Spain. His mother was Philip II's niece and fourth wife, Anna of Austria. His elder half-brother, Don Carlos, had died in 1568. To thank God for the birth of the long-awaited son, prisoners were released - as commemorated in Titian's painting, Philip II Offering Don Fernando to Victory.

On 31 May 1573, Ferdinand was invested as Prince of Asturias at San Jerónimo el Real.

Ferdinand died of dysentery. His father was eventually succeeded by his youngest brother, Philip III of Spain.