Ferdinand VII, known as Ferdinand the Desired (1784-1833). King of Spain. Ferdinand, as Prince of Asturias, killing little birds. It was said that as a child he killed birds for pure pleasure. Engraving by Villegas. Historia del Levantamiento, guerra y revolucion de Espana by the Conde de Toreno. Madrid, 1851. (Photo by: Prisma/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)